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came 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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Zegna came to Malibu to make entreaties to the American fashion market with its colorful, louche new wares.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Newman said the centre often sees species of turtles released, but snapping turtles were a worry when it came to other wildlife.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Total revenue came to $280 million, edging past Wall Street’s call for $275.8 million.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Following numerous exchanges on the topic over the past year, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron came to realize that the companies couldn’t be forced to cooperate, the German official said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

I was biting into the first one when an inspiration came to me.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom