come across

verb

1. preposition to meet or find by accident
2. adverb (of a person or his or her words) to communicate the intended meaning or impression
3. often foll by with to provide what is expected

Example Sentences

"You kind of hear sounds and everyone starts doing the same thing. Every time we come across new artists that do some completely new sounds it's exciting," Krept says.

From BBC

He’s right about deporting people who come across the border illegally “looking for free stuff,” Julio said.

From Los Angeles Times

But even when he was attacking, Reagan came across as upbeat and positive, directly opposite of the whiny, doomsday tone of Trump.

From Los Angeles Times

He was on target to make it through into the second session until he came across Magnussen in the area around the marina.

From BBC

I can understand the excitement about Ruben Amorim from Manchester United fans because he is a hugely charismatic guy who comes across so well in interviews.

From BBC

Related Words

• bump into
• discover
• notice
• stumble upon
• uncover
• unearth