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Definition come upon in American English

come upon phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to meet someone, or to find something by chance

Example

We turned a corner and came upon an old church.

2

if a thought or feeling comes upon you, you have it

Example

A feeling of great excitement had suddenly come upon me.

Synonyms and related words
color come over sweep over
Definition come upon in American English