came up to

VERB

meet expectations

Synonyms

WEAK

admit of comparison with approach arrive bear comparison with come near compare with equal extend get near match measure up to rank with reach resemble rival stand comparison with

Example Sentences

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He says “a mom in South Central” came up to him recently.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Once, a couple came up to me and told me that they met at Cinespia.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Jordan said almost as soon they arrived, one of them, Will, who was dressed as rapper Soulja Boy "but had a gun for some reason", came up to him to ask about his costume.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Importers no longer had to prove that e-bikes came up to minimum safety standards.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

When her mother came up to see her, she did not seem to notice any change whatever, but said to me gratefully:—

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker