befell

[US]/bɪˈfɛl/
[UK]/biˈfɛl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vto happen to someone; to occur to someone; to come upon or affect someone

Phrases & Collocations

what befell him?

Example Sentences

a great misfortune befell the village last winter.

many challenges befell the team during the project.

a strange incident befell him on his way home.

what befell her after the accident was truly shocking.

good fortune befell them when they won the lottery.

many adventures befell the explorers during their journey.

disaster befell the region after the heavy rains.

unexpected events befell the guests at the party.

what befell the company after the scandal was devastating.

joy and sorrow befell the family in equal measure.

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