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to come to
[phrase form: come]
01
to regain consciousness or awaken after being unconscious or asleep
Examples
After fainting, she slowly came to and found herself lying on the floor.
He was knocked out in the boxing match but eventually came to in the locker room.
02
to suddenly become aware of something that one did not notice before, or that one had forgotten about
Examples
As I was walking, it suddenly came to me that I had left my keys at home.
After hours of searching, the answer finally came to me in a moment of clarity.
Examples
The expenses for the trip came to $ 500, including accommodation and transportation.
After calculating the bills, the total amount came to $ 250.
04
to reach a conclusion or make a choice after careful consideration and evaluation of various options or possibilities
Examples
After hours of debate, the committee finally came to a unanimous decision.
The parties involved in the dispute came to a settlement outside of court.
05
to start experiencing or having a specific feeling or realization
Examples
As she listened to the speaker, a sense of inspiration came to her.
After hearing the news, a feeling of excitement came to him.
06
to reach or attain a specific state or condition
Examples
After years of hard work, the company finally came to a profitable state.
The negotiations between the two parties came to a peaceful resolution.
