COME ABOUT Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase come about. (close relations)
Definition of 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) |