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Idioms: come through


1.  Also, come through with. Do what is required or anticipated; succeed. For example, My parents really came through for me when I needed help, or He came through with flying colors. [Late 1800s]
2.  Become manifested or be communicated, as in He tried to keep a straight face but his true feelings came through nevertheless. [Mid-1900s]
3.  Be approved, as in If the second mortgage comes through, we can afford to redecorate.


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Definition: accomplish goal, survive bad situation
Antonyms: fail


WordNet: come through
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Note: click on a word meaning below to see its connections and related words.

The verb has 4 meanings:

Meaning #1: penetrate
  Synonym: break through

Meaning #2: succeed in reaching a real or abstract destination after overcoming problems
  Synonym: get through

Meaning #3: continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)
  Synonyms: survive, pull through, pull round, make it

Meaning #4: attain success or reach a goal
  Synonyms: succeed, win


 
 
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