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Definition of Come across
1. Verb. Find unexpectedly. "The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake"
Exact synonyms: Attain, Chance On, Chance Upon, Come Upon, Discover, Fall Upon, Happen Upon, Light Upon, Strike
Generic synonyms: Find, Regain
Derivative terms: Discovery, Discovery
Generic synonyms: Find, Regain
Derivative terms: Discovery, Discovery
2. Verb. Be perceived in a certain way; make a certain impression. "John will come across angry"
3. Verb. Come together. ; "How nice to see you again!"
Exact synonyms: Encounter, Meet, Run Across, Run Into, See
Specialized synonyms: Cross, Intersect
Related verbs: Assemble, Foregather, Forgather, Gather, Meet
Derivative terms: Encounter, Meeting, Meeting
Specialized synonyms: Cross, Intersect
Related verbs: Assemble, Foregather, Forgather, Gather, Meet
Derivative terms: Encounter, Meeting, Meeting
4. Verb. Communicate the intended meaning or impression. "He came across very clearly"
5. Verb. Be received or understood.
Exact synonyms: Resonate
Causes: Understand
Specialized synonyms: Strike A Chord
Derivative terms: Resonance
Causes: Understand
Specialized synonyms: Strike A Chord
Derivative terms: Resonance