Befall
Befall verb - To take place.
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Synonyms for Befall
Comes and befall are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Comes" with "Befall", this verbs are similar.
Nearby Words: befalling, befallen
Comes
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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He bemoans the fact that he might never see her again, and asks Fergus to look after her, should the worst befall him.Of course, the order eventually comes down that Jody has to die.
Source: Film / The Crying Game -
Black Comedy: Much of the humor comes from the deadly mishaps that befall the tribe.
Source: Comic Book / Pocket God -
Much of the humor of Pocket God comes from the deadly mishaps that befall the pygmy tribe.
Source: Black Comedy
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