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befell

The correct spelling is befell.

How to pronounce befell

verb

IPA: /bɪˈfɛl/

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The correct spelling is befell. To fall upon; fall all over; overtake For example: "At dusk an unusual calm befalls the wetlands."

Usage Examples

At dusk an unusual calm befalls the wetlands.

Temptation befell me.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To fall upon; fall all over; overtake
  2. 2.To happen.
  3. 3.To happen to.
  4. 4.To fall.

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