come across Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb find unexpectedly
   happen upon; fall upon; attain; come upon; chance upon; discover; light upon; strike; chance on.
   
   • the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb
   • she struck a goldmine
   • The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake
2. verb be perceived in a certain way; make a certain impression
   
3. verb come together
   see; run into; meet; run across; encounter.
   
   • I'll probably see you at the meeting
   • How nice to see you again!
4. verb communicate the intended meaning or impression
   come over.
   
   • He came across very clearly
5. verb be received or understood
   resonate.
   

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