To Come Flashcards
1
Q
To come across
A
- To find something by chance
He came across some of his old love letter in his wife’s desk
Synonyms: chance upon, discover, hit upon - To behave in a way that makes people believe that you have a particular characteristic
She comes across really well (=create a positive image) on television
Synonyms: to affect, to influence to
2
Q
A Inherite
A
To come into
3
Q
To stop by, to visit
A
To come round
4
Q
To come up with
A
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To think of and suggest
She has come up with some amazing scheme to double her income -
To find something that is needed, usually money
They gave him 30 days to come up with the money he owed
5
Q
To be taken ill with
A
To come down with
6
Q
come about
A
To happen, or start to happen
How did the problem come about in the first place
Synonyms: happen, pass off, occur