come up

/kˈʌm ˈʌp/

[verb]

to come up

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: come]

to move toward someone, usually in order to talk to them

synonyms : come

antonyms : go

move upward

synonyms : arise

antonyms : descend

bring forth, usually something desirable

result or issue

synonyms : arise

come to the surface

synonyms : rise

rise up

surface

to arise or occur, especially unexpectedly or suddenly

synonyms : arise

bob up

start running, functioning, or operating

synonyms : come on

go on

antonyms : go off

(of a subject, situation, etc.) to be mentioned

gather or bring together

synonyms : muster

muster up

rally

summon

gather (money or other resources) together over time

synonyms : scrape

scrape up

scratch

come up, of celestial bodies

synonyms : ascend

rise

uprise

antonyms : set

get something or somebody for a specific purpose

synonyms : find

get hold

line up

to emerge or become available, usually in reference to an opportunity or event

*** if a question or a subject comes up in an exam, the question is asked or questions about that subject are asked in the exam

to appear or be displayed on a computer screen or other display device

(of an event or schedule) to be approaching or getting closer in time

to be presented before a judge or jury for a decision in a court of law

to begin to experience the effects of a recreational drug after consuming it

Examples

1. The issue comes up over and over on the stump.

2. The interview is coming up next week.

3. The charges against the suspect will come up in court tomorrow.

4. The report will come up on the screen in a moment.

Nearby words

come together

come to nothing

come to grief

come to a grinding halt

come up with the goods

come what may