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Definition of Come upon
1. Verb. Find unexpectedly. "The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake"
Exact synonyms: Attain, Chance On, Chance Upon, Come Across, 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. Take possession of. "She entered upon the estate of her rich relatives"
Definition of Come upon
1. Verb. To come across; to encounter; to stumble upon; to discover or find, especially by chance or accident. ¹
2. Verb. To befall; to affect; to happen to. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com