befall
verb
Pronunciation: /bɪˈfɔːl/
Definition
Happen to someone, especially as an unfortunate or inevitable event.
Examples
No one knew what terrible fate would befall the travelers in the dark forest.
They worried about the disasters that might befall the city if the dam broke.
Whatever may befall us, we must remain united as a family.
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