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Befall

To happen to.

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Happen 84% connected

To come by chance; to come without previous expectation; to fall out.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Happen 84% connected

To come by chance; to come without previous expectation; to fall out.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Hap 76% connected

To clothe; to wrap.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Happen 76% connected

To come by chance; to come without previous expectation; to fall out.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Occur 76% connected

To meet; to clash.

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Pass 76% connected

To go; to move; to proceed; to be moved or transferred from one point to another; to make a transit; -- usually with a following adverb or adverbal p…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Bechance 92% connected

By chance; by accident.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Betide 92% connected

To happen to; to befall; to come to ; as, woe betide the wanderer.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Happen 92% connected

To come by chance; to come without previous expectation; to fall out.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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