befell

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/bɪˈfɛl/ English

Definitions

verb

To fall upon; fall all over; overtake“At dusk an unusual calm befalls the wetlands.”
To happen.
To happen to.“Temptation befell me.”
To fall.

Related words

Synonyms

come to pass occur transpire hit sustained twice suffered befel befal occurred happened transpired occured afflicting misfortune beset mischance happed

Associated

gods consequence fate jews slaves expedition destruction egypt nevertheless continuing committed dynasty

Rhymes

compel propel impel quell citadel ravel swell tell dwell shell

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