come to

verb

1. adverborprep. and reflexive to regain consciousness or return to one's normal state
2. adverb nautical to slow a vessel or bring her to a stop
3. preposition to amount to (a sum of money)

   your bill comes to four pounds

4. preposition to arrive at (a certain state)

   what is the world coming to?

Example Sentences

Currently held up in the Senate, the bill came to Trump's attention after a segment on the act aired on "PBS NewsHour."

From Salon

“When I think of what I’m proudest of, anything I’ve accomplished doesn’t even come to mind. It’s our children,” Washington said.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s reminded himself of his beginnings as an immigrant farmer who came to the States and started with nearly nothing.

From Los Angeles Times

But defying expectations is nearly impossible, especially when it comes to adapting a property as universally beloved as the long-running Broadway musical “Wicked.”

From Salon

Sir Gavin said the number of people crossing the English Channel since Labour had come to power was 19% up on the same period last year.

From BBC

Related Words

• amount
• consumption
• cost
• disbursement
• expense
• figure
• investment
• outlay
• output
• price
• rate
• spending
• value