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come across

verb

1. find unexpectedly (Freq. 3)

- the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb

- she struck a goldmine

- The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake

• Syn:

• Derivationally related forms: ↑discovery (for: ↑discover)

• Hypernyms: ↑find, ↑regain

• Verb Frames:

- Somebody ——s something

2. be perceived in a certain way; make a certain impression

• Hypernyms: ↑look, ↑appear, ↑seem

• Verb Frames:

- Something is ——ing PP

- Somebody ——s PP

- John will come across angry

3. come together

- I'll probably see you at the meeting

- How nice to see you again!

• Derivationally related forms: ↑encounter (for: ↑encounter), ↑meeting (for: ↑meet)

• Hyponyms: ↑intersect, ↑cross

• Verb Group: ↑meet, ↑gather, ↑assemble, ↑forgather, ↑foregather

• Verb Frames:

- Somebody ——s something

- Somebody ——s somebody

- Something ——s something

4. communicate the intended meaning or impression

- He came across very clearly

• Syn: ↑come over

• Verb Frames:

- Something ——s

- Somebody ——s

5. be received or understood

• Syn: ↑resonate

• Derivationally related forms: ↑resonance (for: ↑resonate)

• Hyponyms: ↑strike a chord

• Cause: ↑understand

• Verb Frames:

- Something ——s

- Somebody ——s Adjective

Useful english dictionary. 2012.