Befalls

7 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Third-person singular of befall, meaning to occur or happen to someone, especially something unfortunate.

“Whatever misfortune befalls him, he faces it with quiet dignity.”

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happens occursovertakescomes upon

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Starts with BE- and has double L near the end, which helps confirm consonant positions

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