Definitions

come into

VERB

come on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin come across take place

WEAK

come upon encounter meet pass in set foot in

Antonyms

WEAK

decline depart deteriorate exit fall go leave reduce retreat worsen

VERB

inherit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquire derive obtain receive succeed take over

STRONG

accede get

WEAK

be bequeathed be granted be left come in for fall heir

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail forfeit lose

VERB

receive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept collect draw earn gain get hear hold make obtain pick up pocket reap secure seize take take in win

STRONG

acquire admit apprehend appropriate arrogate assume catch cop corral derive gather grab inherit perceive procure pull redeem snag

WEAK

be given be in receipt of be informed be told come by get from get hands on get hold of latch on to pull down take possession

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny disallow discourage dissuade drop fail forfeit forsake free give halt let go lose offer pass refuse reject release renounce repulse spend stop throw away

STRONG

push repel

WEAK

deliver donate turn away

VERB

succeed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assume replace take over

STRONG

accede displace ensue follow inherit postdate result supersede supervene supplant

WEAK

be subsequent come into possession come next enter upon follow after follow in order go next

Antonyms

STRONG

precede

WEAK

fail

Example Sentences

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The leaders of the three companies are all intertwined, and their rivalries and conflicts have come into full view ahead of the potential public listings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The EU last year scrapped a landmark ban on new petrol and diesel cars set to come into effect in 2035, and India has set a 50-year timeline for transitioning to electric vehicles.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

But when her real wits and intelligence come into place, it’s unbeatable.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The virus can be spread between humans who come into contact with an infected person’s blood or fluids or by touching contaminated surfaces.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

They must, because comets come into existence and disappear, while the heavens continue the same for ever.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

come into

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