Phrasal Verbs

come up with

This page is about the phrasal verb come up with

Meaning

to think of something like a plan, an idea or a solution to a problem

Synonym

think of

For example

  • come up with sth Medical researchers still haven't come up with a cure for the common cold.

  • come up with sth How did the Spanish architect Gaudi come up with such incredible ideas and visions for the buildings he designed?

Quick Quiz

One of the reasons Patti Smith's songs are so great is that she always comes up with

a. huge budgets

b. other musicians

c. powerful lyrics
a) huge budgets b) other musicians c) powerful lyrics

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