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come across

co·meac·ross

fairly common

verb

1.

find unexpectedly

  • “the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb”
  • “she struck a goldmine”
  • “The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake”
2.

be perceived in a certain way; make a certain impression

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4.

communicate the intended meaning or impression

  • “He came across very clearly”

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