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come across

to find by chance; to give an impression

In Phrasal Verbs

In more detail

1. (verb) to find or meet someone or something by chance

2. (verb) to seem or appear to be a particular way to other people

Examples

• 1. I came across an old photo while cleaning the attic.
• 2. She comes across as very confident in interviews.

Nearby in Phrasal Verbs

call off, carry out, catch on, come up with, count on, cut down on