happen

verb
UK /ˈhæpən/
US /ˈhæpən/

to take place or occur.

The party will happen on Saturday.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. to do or find something by chance.

I happened to see her at the store.

3. to be the result or effect of something.

What happened to your bike?

4. to come upon or encounter by chance.

She happened upon an old friend downtown.