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to come to
[phrase form: come]
01
to regain consciousness or awaken after being unconscious or asleep
Example
He was in a deep sleep but suddenly came to when he heard a loud noise.
She fell asleep during the movie and only came to when the credits started rolling.
The patient was under anesthesia during the surgery and took some time to come to afterwards.
02
to suddenly become aware of something that one did not notice before, or that one had forgotten about
Example
After hours of searching, the answer finally came to me in a moment of clarity.
As I was walking, it suddenly came to me that I had left my keys at home.
I was reading an old book when a memory from my childhood came to me.
Example
The expenses for the trip came to $ 500, including accommodation and transportation.
The donations received for the charity event came to a record-breaking amount.
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
Example
After hours of debate, the committee finally came to a unanimous decision.
The couple had a long conversation and came to an understanding about their future.
The team members had different opinions, but they eventually came to a consensus.
05
to start experiencing or having a specific feeling or realization
Example
As he reflected on his actions, a feeling of regret came to him.
After witnessing the accident, a sense of shock came to the onlookers.
After hearing the news, a feeling of excitement came to him.
06
to reach or attain a specific state or condition
Example
The negotiations between the two parties came to a peaceful resolution.
The project came to completion after months of diligent effort.
After years of hard work, the company finally came to a profitable state.
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Example
He was in a deep sleep but suddenly came to when he heard a loud noise.
She fell asleep during the movie and only came to when the credits started rolling.
The patient was under anesthesia during the surgery and took some time to come to afterwards.
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.
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