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come up Definition and Meaning in English (come up definition)

verb
Synonyms:ariseoccurhappen
Quick Answer • Definition

Come up definition: To arise or occur unexpectedly.

Definitions of Come up

  1. 1verb(informal)

    To arise or occur unexpectedly.

  2. 2verb(formal)

    To be mentioned in conversation.

  3. 3verb(casual)

    To approach or move toward someone.

Example Sentences

casual

“A new problem has come up.”

formal

“Your name came up in the meeting.”

formal

“Please come up to the stage.”

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past tensecame up
past participlecome up
present participlecoming up

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Come up definition: To arise or occur unexpectedly.
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'Come up' translates to 'come up' in English. Come up definition: To arise or occur unexpectedly.
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