come into

verb

1. to enter

2. to inherit

3. 1. to become fulfilled

      she really came into her own when she got divorced

   2. to receive what is due to one

Idioms and Phrases

Inherit, acquire, as in She expected to come into a fortune when she turned twenty-one . [Early 1700s]

Accede to power or office, as in He came into office in 1820 and served three terms . [Early 1800s]

come into one's own . Get rightful possession of something; achieve rightful recognition. For example, The serial composers have finally come into their own . [Early 1900s]

Example Sentences

Earlier this week, Putin rejected Western proposals for a "reassurance force" in Ukraine the day after any ceasefire comes into place, following a Paris summit aimed at finalising plans for security guarantees.

From BBC

Australia came into the match as the most efficient attacking side in the tournament, returning from each 22m entry with an average of 5.2 points in their first two games.

From BBC

Dennis is indeed twinless — not by a twist of fate but because he came into this world a singleton and is lying.

From Los Angeles Times

Or the Miss Teen USA contestants, who said he came into their dressing room in 1997 as they were changing, even as many of them were underage.

From Salon

The tariff changes, which come into effect from 1 October, come as the Utility Regulator concluded its reviews of the regulated tariffs for Power NI, SSE Airtricity Gas Supply and Firmus Energy.

From BBC

Related Words

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• collect 
• draw 
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• secure 
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• take 
• take in 
• win