Phrasal verb
come up with sth
Definition
phrasal verb. to think of an idea, a plan, or an answer to a problem.
phrasal verb. to produce or suggest something, such as an idea or a solution, through mental effort.
Examples
“She needs to come up with a better plan.”
“The marketing team had to come up with a new slogan before the product launch next week.”
“Despite the limited budget, the engineers managed to come up with a revolutionary cooling system that outperformed all previous models.”
Examples
simple
“She needs to come up with a better plan.”
contextual
“The marketing team had to come up with a new slogan before the product launch next week.”
complex
“Despite the limited budget, the engineers managed to come up with a revolutionary cooling system that outperformed all previous models.”
Usage
usually followed by an abstract noun like 'idea', 'plan', 'solution', or 'excuse'.
Teaching tip
contrast with 'think of'; 'come up with' implies a process of creation or problem-solving rather than just a sudden memory.
Pitfall
He came up a great idea.
He came up with a great idea.
the preposition 'with' is essential to connect the verb to the idea being produced.
Phrasal verb
Particles
up with
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
come + up + with + object
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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