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Verbs of Existence and Action - Verbs for Events Taking Place

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to events taking place such as "recur", "happen", and "arise".

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Categorized English Verbs of Existence and Action
to happen
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to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

Ex: If you mix these chemicals , an explosion could happen.
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to occur
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to come to be or take place, especially unexpectedly or naturally

Ex: Right now , a heated debate is actively occurring in the conference room .
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to come
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to happen or materialize as an event or situation

Ex: A new wave of technological advancements comes with each passing decade.
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to start
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to come into existence or begin to happen

Ex: A revolution started after the government raised taxes .
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to recur
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to happen or appear again after a certain period

Ex: Seasonal allergies tend to recur each spring when the pollen count rises .
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to take place, unfold, or happen, often in the context of events or situations

Ex: As the day progressed, it became apparent that something unusual was about to transpire in the small town.
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to become a reality, especially something that was planned or expected

Ex: The plans for a new park in the city have not yet materialized due to bureaucratic delays .
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to arise
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to begin to exist or become noticeable

Ex: A sense of urgency arose when the company realized the impending deadline for product launch .
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to happen, often unexpectedly

Ex: The unexpected delay came about due to severe weather conditions .
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to befall
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to happen to a person or thing in a way that seems destined and has serious consequences

Ex: The misfortune that befell the explorers was caused by the storm.
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to emerge as a particular outcome

Ex: Despite their initial concerns, the project turned out to be completed on time and under budget.
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to take place as an outcome

Ex: An improved understanding eventuated from the open communication between them .
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to betide
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to take place, especially in a way that seems inevitable

Ex: Let fate decide what will betide next .
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to ensue
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to happen following something or as a result of it

Ex: A major conflict ensued when the terms of the agreement were not met .
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to occur as an additional or unexpected development following something else

Ex: Legal issues supervened after the contract was signed , delaying the project .
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to make something tangible or actual from an idea or concept

Ex: The designer realized the clothing line exactly as she had envisioned it .
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