happen on
Present Participle
happening on
Past Tense
happened on
Past Participle
happened on
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to find or encounter something without actively searching for it
- He happened upon a rare coin while metal detecting on the beach.
- We happened upon an amazing street market during our vacation.
- She happened upon an old diary in the attic, filled with family stories.
- He happened on a valuable antique in his attic during spring cleaning.
- She happened on a hidden trail while hiking in the forest.