came to

VERB

meet expectations

Synonyms

WEAK

admit of comparison with approach arrive bear comparison with come near compare with equal extend get near match measure up to rank with reach resemble rival stand comparison with

Example Sentences

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Firefighters came to the aid of a family whose home was destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire this week in Simi Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Elma helped him recruit Christians to establish the Edinburgh branch and he would stay at her home about once a month when he came to host services.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I won’t reveal the final result, but McGraw’s comment, when asked where he would position his outfielders when the Babe came to the plate, was prophetic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Paz came to power six months ago, in the midst of the country's worst economic crisis since the 1980s, marked by acute shortages of fuel and foreign currency and runaway inflation.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

His thick fist followed the line till he came to a heavy hook.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck