befall

(verb) become of; happen to. Synonyms: bechance, betide. Examples: "He promised that no harm would befall her." "What has become of my children?."

(verb) happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance. Synonyms: happen, bechance. Examples: "It happens that today is my birthday." "These things befell" (santayana)."