What is the meaning of befall?

verb

  • Become of; happen to.
    • usage: "He promised that no harm would befall her"; "What has become of my children"
  • Happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance."It happens that today is my birthday"; "These things befell" (Santayana)
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