come upon

British  

verb

1. (intr, preposition) to meet or encounter unexpectedly

   I came upon an old friend in the street today

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come upon Idioms  

1. see come across, def. 1; come on, def. 3.

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Example Sentences

I have several nephews and nieces and dote upon them, but my heart aches at the thought of not having my own child.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2020

Both my parents were English, many of my chums are and the gentleman I dote upon most is English in his excellent entirety.

From The Guardian • Mar. 3, 2013

The couple's guilelessness is also framed by the anxieties and demands of the Verona elders who dote upon, yet fail, their young.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 16, 2012

“I dote upon it. My sister, Meg, used to ride when Papa was rich, but we don’t keep any horses now, except Ellen Tree,” added Amy, laughing.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

You ain’t never seen a brother and sister dote upon each other the way Lily and Jackson do.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

Related Words

• bump into
• come across