come at
Britishverb
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to discover or reach (facts, the truth, etc)
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to attack (a person)
he came at me with an axe
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slang to agree to do (something)
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slang (usually used with a negative) to stomach, tolerate
I couldn't come at it
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slang to presume; impose
what are you coming at?
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Get hold of, attain, as in You can come at a classical education with diligent study . [Mid-1800s]
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Rush at, make for, attack, as in They came at him in full fore . [Mid-1600s]
Example Sentences
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Comer’s letter cites reporting that Altman’s pursuit of a Helion deal, which is still ongoing, would come at a lofty valuation of the power-company, boosting the company’s worth and the value of Altman’s investment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
The solution looks good for now, but she and Andy know that change could come at a moment’s notice, and they could once again be thrust back into preservation mode.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
Though walks result in additional baserunners, they come at a cost.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
However, the peace process between the two neighbours remains fragile, and Europe's embrace of Armenia has come at a diplomatic cost.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
“Why, if he came only to be silent, grave, and indifferent,” said she, “did he come at all?”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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