come across

Verb
  1. Find unexpectedly (synset 202291532)
    "the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb"; "she struck a goldmine"; "The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake"
    is a type of: find, regain - come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost
    same as: attain, chance on, chance upon, come upon, discover, fall upon, happen upon, light upon, strike
  2. Be perceived in a certain way;
    Make a certain impression (synset 202140603)
    is a type of: appear, look, seem - give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
  3. Come together (synset 202026953)
    "I'll probably see you at the meeting"; "How nice to see you again!"
    subtypes: cross, intersect - meet at a point
    same as: encounter, meet, run across, run into, see
    verb group: assemble, foregather, forgather, gather, meet - collect in one place
  4. Communicate the intended meaning or impression (synset 201065551)
    "He came across very clearly"
    is a type of: communicate, intercommunicate - transmit thoughts or feelings
    same as: come over
  5. Be received or understood (synset 200593432)
    causes: understand - know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
    subtypes: strike a chord - create an emotional response
    same as: resonate

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