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PHRASAL VERBS WITH “COME”
- come about
- Happen or occur.
Ex: "How did such a complicated situation come about?"
- come across
- Find by chance, encounter.
"Julie came across some photographs of her grandparents in the attic."
- Appear, seem, make an impression.
"The candidate came across as a dynamic person during the interview."
- come along
- Go somewhere with someone.
"I wanted to watch the parade and Alex decided to come along with me."
- Tell someone to hurry.
"Come along Emily. You don't want to be late for school!"
- Arrive, appear.
"Tony needs a job. If an opportunity comes along he's determined to seize it."
- Improve, develop or make progress.
"How's your mother coming along since she broke her leg?"
- come apart
- Separate into pieces.
"I need to get my glasses repaired. They came apart when they fell off the table."
- come before
- Be more important.
"She always says that her family comes before her career."
- come by
- To get, especially something that is difficult to obtain or find.
"How did you come by such a beautiful location to build your house?"
- come down with
- Become ill with.
"The architect planned to attend the inauguration but unfortunately he came down with the flu yesterday."
- come forward
- Present oneself; volunteer.
"The police have asked any witnesses to come forward. "
- come out
- Become known.
"The truth will come out sooner or later. It's just a matter of time."
- come to
- Regain consciousness.
"She fainted when the news was announced but she came to quite quickly."
- come to
- Reach a total amount.
"Let's see... two coffees and two orange juices, that comes to 7€ please."
- come up against
- Be faced with or opposed by.
"The plan to demolish the old theatre came up against a lot of criticism."
- come up with
- Produce an idea or plan.
"Sacha came up with a great idea for the party."
- come upon
- Find or discover.
"The police came upon a stock of firearms in a disused mine."