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to come across
[phrase form: come]
01
to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident
Transitive: to come across sb/sth
02
to effectively convey or express one's intended meaning or impression to others
03
(of an idea or message) to be successfully communicated and easily understood by others
Intransitive
come across
v
Example
While cleaning out the attic, I came across an old box of photographs from my childhood.
While researching for my project, I came across an interesting article that provided valuable insights.
During my walk in the park, I came across an injured bird and decided to take it to a wildlife rescue center.
I was browsing through a bookstore when I came across a novel that caught my attention.
I didn't expect to come across an old friend from high school at the conference, but it was a pleasant surprise.
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