Synonyms & related words for befall

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of befall — including betide, bechance, happen, occur, eventuate, transpire. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to befall

Explore words related to befall — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include befell, befallen, befortune, mishappen, misfall, eventualize, supervene, ensue. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for befall

Common synonyms for befall include betide, bechance, happen, occur, eventuate, transpire, hap — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does befall come from?

The word befall breaks down into one root of Old English origin: the root be-, from Old English bi (“about, upon”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.