Befall – (especially of something bad) happen to (someone)

(Pronounced bih-faul)

To remember the definition of the word befall, use the following mnemonic:

I saw a bin fall (befall) on him, which is a terrible thing to happen to someone. 

Examples of befall in a sentence

We prayed no harm would befall them on their dangerous journey. 

He was warned many times of the horrors that would befall him in this place. 

Many believed the village to be cursed with all the disasters that befall it's residents.