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Come across
verb
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Word Frequency:
4.0
Definitions
1.
verb
To change sides; to cross over to work for the opposition.
"You argued well in court but your firm doesn't pay its lawyers well, so why don't you come across to ours?"
2.
verb
To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image.
"A business suit and briefcase help her to come across as the competent professional she is."
3.
verb
To find, usually by accident.
"In the meadow he came across a rare flower."
4.
verb
To produce what was desired; come up with the goods.
Synonyms
run across
come over
encounter
meet
come upon
happen upon
chance upon
discover
chance on
forgather
foregather
resonate
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