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befalling

verb
  1. To fall upon; fall all over; overtake

    "At dusk an unusual calm befalls the wetlands."

  2. To happen.

  3. To happen to.

    "Temptation befell me."

Synonymscome to pass, occur, transpire
noun
  1. A happening; occurrence; chance; event.

adjective
  1. Appertaining; appropriate; fitting.

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