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(general or positive) To experience an emotion or sensation
Present participle for to discover or encounter something, especially by chance
“This fulfilled the tradition of chivalric romances whereby a royal groom would happen to come across his foreign bride, often while out hunting, and they would fall in love at first sight.”
Present participle for to acquire something, especially by chance
“Master Ancestor, this disciple was lucky enough to come across some good fortune, and was able to advance to the peak of the Tao Unity Stage.”
Present participle for to give the impression of being
“As soon as you start to come across as phony or underprepared, you're off the short list.”
Present participle for to be understood or comprehended
“This stage of mulling stories around is crucial for Mignola to develop a comfort level with the subject matter, a familiarity that can come across in the story.”
Present participle for to hand over, provide, or pay what is wanted or expected
“What happens if the State doesn't come across with the money for this project?”
Present participle for to have found unexpectedly or during a search
Present participle for to meet, contact, or engage with (someone or a group)
Present participle for to provide or produce (something promised or expected)
Present participle for to pay in total a sum which is owed, especially when the sum has been owed for a period of time
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