Definition of 'come across'

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"
      Synonyms: fall upon strike come upon light upon chance upon chance on happen upon attain discover
2. be perceived in a certain way; make a certain impression
3. come together; "I'll probably see you at the meeting"; "How nice to see you again!"
      Synonyms: meet run into encounter run across see
4. communicate the intended meaning or impression; "He came across very clearly"
      Synonyms: come over
5. be received or understood
      Synonyms: resonate

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