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English verb: come upon

1. come upon (possession) find unexpectedly


SamplesThe archeologists chanced upon an old tomb.
She struck a goldmine.
The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake.


Synonymsattain, chance on, chance upon, come across, discover, fall upon, happen upon, light upon, strike


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)find, regain

2. come upon (possession) take possession of


SamplesShe entered upon the estate of her rich relatives.


Synonymsenter upon, luck into


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody.
Somebody ----s something from somebody


Broader (hypernym)acquire, get









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