happen

/ˈhæpən/
verb
  1. To take place; to occur.
    • What time does the meeting happen?
    • The accident happened at the intersection.
    • Good things can happen when you least expect them.
  2. To come about by chance or as a result of something.
    • It just so happens that I know her brother.
    • Whatever happens, we'll face it together.
    • How did it happen that you were late?
  3. Used to express that something is done or experienced without planning (e.g., 'happen to').
    • I happened to see your sister at the mall.
    • She happened to be in the right place at the right time.
    • Do you happen to have a pen I could borrow?
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