Come Across
WordNet
verb
(1) Be received or understood
(2) Communicate the intended meaning or impression
"He came across very clearly"
(3) Come together
"I'll probably see you at the meeting"
"How nice to see you again!"
(4) Be perceived in a certain way; make a certain impression
(5) Find unexpectedly
"The archeologists chanced upon an old tomb"
"She struck a goldmine"
"The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake"
WiktionaryText
Verb
- To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image.
- A business suit and briefcase help her to come across as the competent professional she is.
- To find, usually by accident.
- In the meadow he will come across a rare flower.