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come across
come across


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive verb find somebody or something: to find something or meet somebody by chance
I came across a reference to her in the newspaper.
2. intransitive verb be communicated: to be clearly communicated
The point came across loud and clear: cutbacks are inevitable.
3. intransitive verb produce impression: to give a particular impression
She came across as very positive.
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