What is another word for come up to?

Pronunciation: [kˈʌm ˈʌp tuː] (IPA)

Come up to is a phrasal verb that can have several different meanings depending on the context it is used in. Synonyms for this phrasal verb include approach, reach, meet, get near, draw near, attain, catch up with, and equal. For example, in the context of meeting someone, instead of saying come up to me, you could say approach me. If you are reaching a goal, instead of saying come up to the finish line, you could say attain the finish line. In writing, using a range of synonyms can enhance the language and help to avoid repetition, providing alternative meanings and nuanced phrasing.

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What are the hypernyms for Come up to?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Come up to

  • Thousands of kids and parents come up to us and say, How do we get better as a singer?
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  • I hate it when people come up to me when I'm eating.
    Shirley Bassey
  • A great many people have come up to me and asked how I manage to get so much work done and still keep looking so dissipated.
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  • We all know scientists who in private life do not come up to the standard of truthfulness, but who, nevertheless, would not consciously falsify the results of their researches.
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  • I enjoyed so much working with the guys from Wilco, and riffing off of them, and having someone come up to me with ideas, because normally in the studio it's me who has to come up with all the ideas.
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