Bechance vs Befall - What's the Difference?

Bechance

Befall

Definitions

Definition as Verb
  • happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance
  • become of; happen to
Definition as Verb
  • become of; happen to
  • happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance

Examples

  • "It happens that today is my birthday"; "These things befell" (Santayana)
  • "He promised that no harm would befall her"; "What has become of my children?"
  • "He promised that no harm would befall her"; "What has become of my children?"
  • "It happens that today is my birthday"; "These things befell" (Santayana)

Parts of Speech

Verb
Verb