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Happen (hăpˈp'n), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Happened (-p'nd); 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.

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    There shall no evil happen to the just. Prov. xii. 21.

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    2. To take place; to occur.

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    All these things which had happened. Luke xxiv. 14.

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    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.]

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happening n.
    1. something that happens; an occurrence; an event.

    Syn. -- occurrence, natural event.

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    2. Specifically: An event that is particularly interesting, noteworthy, or important.

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    3. An artistic or entertainment event that is unconventional, sometimes discontinuous, designed to evoke strong emotions, and sometimes involving participation by the audience.

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