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COME ABOUT Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the phrase come about. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase come about. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for COME ABOUT

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happen
verbv
verb

• come to pass

• happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance

• chance to be or do something, without intention or causation

• come into being; become reality

• come upon, as if by accident; meet with

occur
verbv
verb

• come to pass

• come to one's mind; suggest itself

• to be found to exist

take place
verbv
verb

• come to pass

arise
verbv
verb

• come into existence; take on form or shape

• originate or come into being

• rise to one's feet

• result or issue

• move upward

• take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

• get up and out of bed

emerge
verbv
verb

• come out into view, as from concealment

• come out of

• become known or apparent

• come up to the surface of or rise

• happen or occur as a result of something

ensue
verbv
verb

• issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

follow
verb, nounv, n
verb

• to travel behind, go after, come after

• be later in time

• come as a logical consequence; follow logically

• travel along a certain course

• act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

• come after in time, as a result

• behave in accordance or in agreement with

• be next

• choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

• to bring something about at a later time than

• imitate in behavior; take as a model

• follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

• follow with the eyes or the mind

• be the successor (of)

• perform an accompaniment to

• keep informed

• to be the product or result

• accept and follow the leadership or command or guidance of

• adhere to or practice

• work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function

• keep under surveillance

• follow in or as if in pursuit

• grasp the meaning

• keep to

• to subscribe to someone's updates on social media

• to be subscribed to updates from another user on social media

materialize
verbv
verb

• come into being; become reality

transpire
verbv
verb

• pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas

• exude water vapor

• come to light; become known

• come about, happen, or occur

• give off (water) through the skin

hap
nounn
noun

• an accidental happening

verb

• come to pass

pass
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• of advancing the ball by throwing it

noun

• (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

• (military) a written leave of absence

• (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

• the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks

• any authorization to pass or go somewhere

• a document indicating permission to do something without restrictions

• a flight or run by an aircraft over a target

• a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs

• a difficult juncture

• one complete cycle of operations (as by a computer)

• an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent

• a permit to enter or leave a military installation

• a complimentary ticket

• a usually brief attempt

• (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team

• success in satisfying a test or requirement

verb

• go across or through

• move past

• make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation

• for time to move forward

• place into the hands or custody of

• stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

• travel past

• come to pass

• go unchallenged; be approved

• use up a period of time in a specific way

• pass over, across, or through

• transmit information

• disappear gradually

• go successfully through a test or a selection process

• be superior or better than some standard

• accept or judge as acceptable

• allow to go without comment or censure

• transfer to another; of rights or property

• pass into a specified state or condition; sink into

• throw (a ball) to another player

• be inherited by

• cause to pass

• grant authorization or clearance for

• pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

• eliminate from the body

fall out
verbv
verb

• have a breach in relations

• come as a logical consequence; follow logically

• drop out

• leave (a barracks) in order to take a place in a military formation, or leave a military formation

• come to pass

go on
verbv
verb

• continue a certain state, condition, or activity

• come to pass

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• continue talking

• start running, functioning, or operating

pass off
verbv
verb

• be accepted as something or somebody in a false character or identity

• disregard

• cause to be circulated and accepted in a false character or identity

• disappear gradually

• come to pass

• expel (gases or odors)

Best Hypernyms For COME ABOUT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for come about, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
happen occur
Phrases (1)
take place

Alternatives for HAPPEN

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