happen to someone Definition

happen
verb, intr happened, happening

1. To take place or occur.

Thesaurus: occur, arise, develop, transpire, befall, chance, result, ensue, issue, proceed, supervene.
2. To have the good or bad luck (to do something).

Example: I happened to meet him on the way

adverb

(N Eng)
1. Perhaps.

Etymology: 14c: from Norse happ good luck.

Phrasal Verb: happen on or upon something

To discover or encounter it, especially by chance.

Phrasal Verb: happen to someone

Said of some unforeseen event, especially an unwelcome one: to be done to them, or be experienced by them.