Complete Definition of "come across"

English

Verb
en-verb|inf=to come across|comes across|coming across|came across|came across

  1. idiom To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image.

#:A business suit and briefcase help her to come across as the competent professional she is.

  1. To find, usually by accident.

#: In the meadow he will come across a rare flower.

Translations
Romanian: întâlni|a întâlni

Category:English phrasal verbs
Category:English past participles

ar:come across
fr:come across
fi:come across

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