happen

verb

1. 1

   come to pass

   What is happening?

   The meeting took place off without an incidence

2. 2

   come into being; become reality

   Her dream really materialized

3. 3

   happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance

   It happens that today is my birthday

   These things befell" (Santayana)

4. 4

   come upon, as if by accident; meet with

   We find this idea in Plato

   I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here

5. 5

   chance to be or do something, without intention or causation

   I happen to have just what you need!