befall(
bih
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fal
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (literary) (to happen to)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. suceder
If something should befall Mr. Suarez while he is at sea, the children's godfather will take custody of them.Si algo le sucediera al Sr. Suárez mientas está en alta mar, el padrino de los niños tomaría su custodia.
b. ocurrir
None of them suspected the evil that would befall them in that desolate land.Ninguno sospechaba el mal que les ocurriría en aquella tierra desolada.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
2. (literary) (to occur)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
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