come to pass
come to pass — idiom
1. to take place or become real, often used of events that were predicted, expected
to take place or become real, often used of events that were predicted, expected, or long awaited
Reema's grandfather always said a great storm would come to pass before the harvest.
The peace deal both leaders signed never came to pass because fighting continued.
never came to pass
Kemi waited years to see if her father's promise of education would come to pass.
When the earthquake actually came to pass, Putri's family was ready with supplies.
Tomás never believed the warning would come to pass, until the flood reached his door.
- happen
general and neutral in register; the everyday equivalent
- occur
more formal than 'happen' but still neutral about expectation
- take place
used of planned or scheduled events rather than unexpected ones
- come about
emphasises the process or cause by which something happens
用法筆記
Formal or literary register; avoid in everyday conversation where 'happen' is preferred. Most often used with adverbs like 'never,' 'actually,' or 'finally,' and typically refers to events that were predicted, expected, or feared.