happening upon

Definitions

The act of encountering or discovering something by chance.

Coming across a person, object, or event unexpectedly.

Examples

I felt a sense of wonder upon happening upon the hidden garden tucked away behind the old stone wall.

She was delighted by the prospect of happening upon a rare antique while browsing the local flea market.

Synonyms

stumbling upon encountering by chance discovering unexpectedly coming across finding accidentally

Antonyms

searching for seeking out planning to find hunting for pursuing intentionally