† obˈvene,v.Obs.rare. [ad. L. obvenīre to come in the way of, to happen to, also, to prevent, f.ob- (ob- 1 b) + venīre to come: cf. F. obvenir (1369 in Godef.).] intr. To occur, befall, happen. 1654Vilvain Theol.Treat. vi. 179 What is reveled to John by word of mouth, how things shal obvene.