Definitions for befall

befall be·fall

Spelling: [bih-fawl]
IPA: /bɪˈfɔl/

Befall is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 84 anagrams from letters in befall (abefll).

Definitions for befall

verb (used with object)

  1. to happen to, especially by chance or fate.

verb (used without object)

  1. to happen or occur.
  2. Archaic. to come, as by right.

Origin of befall

before 900; Middle English befallen, Old English befeallan. See be-, fall (v.)

Examples for befall

There are too many accidents that can befall life on a single planet.

The most frivolous disaster which could befall himself would occasion a more real disturbance.

Her daily missives chronicle the longing and insecurity that often befall long-distance relationships and eventual breakups.

Can it be that you are indeed curious to know what will befall when he returns?

Then he went down—stairs, prepared for whatever should befall him that day.

Roma, if I allowed these misfortunes to befall you it was only to let you feel what others could do for you.

Without a hand to guide and guard her, what evils might not befall?

FERC also needs to have sufficient power to deal with a national emergency that might befall the entire bulk electricity system.

No; I felt this was not the case; but I felt that something worse than this was about to befall me.

Information about the neurologic and psychological changes that may befall young TBI victims is scarce.

Word Value for befall
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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