(v) happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance; ; (Santayana), Syn. befall, bechance, Example:It happens that today is my birthday; These things befell
v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Happened p. pr. & vb. n. Happening. ] [ OE. happenen, hapnen. See Hap to happen. ] 1. To come by chance; to come without previous expectation; to fall out. [ 1913 Webster ]
There shall no evil happen to the just. Prov. xii. 21. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To take place; to occur. [ 1913 Webster ]
All these things which had happened. Luke xxiv. 14. [ 1913 Webster ]
To happen on, to meet with; to fall or light upon. “I have happened on some other accounts.” Graunt. -- To happen in, to make a casual call. [ Colloq. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 1. something that happens; an occurrence; an event. Syn. -- occurrence, natural event. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2.Specifically: An event that is particularly interesting, noteworthy, or important. [ PJC ]
3. An artistic or entertainment event that is unconventional, sometimes discontinuous, designed to evoke strong emotions, and sometimes involving participation by the audience. [ PJC ]