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View definitions for came by

came by

verb as in acquire

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verb as in visit someone

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The wind increased, and in it came by-and-by the trailing skirts of a cloud.

The woman who was to nurse the sick man came by-and-by, and took her place by the pillow.

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On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to come by, such as: take possession of, get, lay hold of, obtain, procure, and secure.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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