What does "Come up with" mean?

think of or produce

Synonym: invented, devised Opposite: ignored, overlooked

"Come up with" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

I think that you could've come up with a better story.

— Black Mirror S3E2

He's- He's a problem solver, and he read books, and he did a whole bunch of research, and he came up with...

— Breaking Bad S3E9

Did you come up with the melody?

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S2E1

So have the police come up with any leads?

— Desperate Housewives S1E8

I just came up with it now.

— Despicable Me Minions

You came up with this brilliant idea.

— Emily in Paris S2E5

I don't know where you come up with them.

— Family Guy S1E6

that fella did come up with a bumper sticker slogan.

— Forrest Gump

"Come up with" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 8 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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