Happen Definition & Meaning
happen
- verb
- come to pass; "What is happening?"; "The meeting took place off without an incidence"; "Nothing occurred that seemed important"
- happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance; "It happens that today is my birthday"; "These things befell" (Santayana)
- chance to be or do something, without intention or causation; "I happen to have just what you need!"
- come into being; become reality; "Her dream really materialized"
- come upon, as if by accident; meet with; "We find this idea in Plato"; "I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here"; "She chanced upon an interesting book in the bookstore the other day"
"Happen" in song lyrics
See how happen is used in real songs:
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"And y'all gon' wonder who caused it to happen"
60 Second Assassin f/ Masta Killa, M-Eighty, Popa Wu — Remarkable Timing -
"All ready and passionate to make it happen"
9th Prince f/ Akir, AR.Change.L — Top Secret -
"Catch you in the world in playin clothes, ain't no tellin what'll happen"
9th Wonder f/ Median, Phonte — Band Practice Pt. 2
Words that rhyme with happen
Usage tips for "happen"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "happen" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for happen to find words that pair well.