To Come Flashcards

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To come across

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  1. 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
  2. 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
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2
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A Inherite

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To come into

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3
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To stop by, to visit

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To come round

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4
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To come up with

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  1. To think of and suggest
    She has come up with some amazing scheme to double her income
  2. To find something that is needed, usually money
    They gave him 30 days to come up with the money he owed
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5
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To be taken ill with

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To come down with

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6
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come about

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To happen, or start to happen
How did the problem come about in the first place

Synonyms: happen, pass off, occur

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