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befall

/bɪˈfɔːl/ verb · British & US
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What does befall mean?

verb

To happen to someone; to come upon or befall someone or something. To come upon or befall someone or something unexpectedly.

Example

"The news of her winning the award befall her while she was on vacation."

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