to come up with something
1come up with something — come up with (something) to think of, develop, or find something. They ve tried to come up with a solution. Over the summer they re hoping to come up with 100,000 volunteers. Related vocabulary: pony up something …
2come down with something — come down with (something) to become ill with a disease. Twenty two pupils came down with flu …
3come up with something — ˌcome ˈup with sth derived no passive to find or produce an answer, a sum of money, etc • She came up with a new idea for increasing sales. • How soon can you come up with the money? Main entry: ↑comederived …
4come across with something — ˌcome aˈcross (with sth) derived no passive to provide or supply sth when you need it • I hoped she d come across with some more information. Main entry: ↑comederived …
5come out with something — ˌcome ˈout with sth derived no passive to say sth, especially sth surprising or rude • He came out with a stream of abuse. • She sometimes comes out with the most extraordinary remarks. Main entry: ↑comederived …
6come down with something — ˌcome ˈdown with sth derived no passive to get an illness that is not very serious • I think I m coming down with flu. Main entry: ↑comederived …
7come through with something — ˌcome ˈthrough (with sth) derived to successfully do or complete sth that you have promised to do • We were worried she wouldn t be able to handle it, but she came through in the end. • The bank finally came through with the money. Main entry:… …
8come away with something — ˌcome aˈway with sth derived no passive to leave a place with a particular feeling or impression • We came away with the impression that all was not well with their marriage. Main entry: ↑comederived …
9come back with something — ˌcome ˈback (at sb) (with sth) derived to reply to sb angrily or with force • She came back at the speaker with some sharp questions. related noun ↑comeback (3) Main entry: ↑comederived …
10come up with — (something) to think of, develop, or find something. They ve tried to come up with a solution. Over the summer they re hoping to come up with 100,000 volunteers. Related vocabulary: pony up something …
