come into
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Definition
- Verb (phrasal verb):
- To obtain or acquire, especially by chance or inheritance: "come into" means to receive or gain possession of something, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances like an inheritance.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- She came into a large fortune when her aunt passed away. (She acquired a large fortune when her aunt passed away.)
- He came into possession of the old letters while cleaning the attic. (He obtained the old letters while cleaning the attic.)
Advanced Usage
"to come into one's own": to reach a state of maturity, success, or recognition where one's abilities are fully realized.
- The young artist really came into her own with her latest exhibition. (The young artist truly reached her full potential with her latest exhibition.)
"to come into play": to begin to have an effect or influence; to become active or relevant.
- Several factors will come into play when making the final decision. (Several factors will become relevant when making the final decision.)
Variants and Related Words
Come into being (verb phrase): to begin to exist; to be formed or created.
- The new policy came into being after months of debate. (The new policy was created after months of debate.)
Come into effect/force (verb phrase): (of a law, rule, or system) to start to be used or to be valid.
- The new regulations will come into effect next month. (The new regulations will become valid next month.)
Synonyms
- Inherit: to receive (money, property, or a title) as an heir at the death of the previous holder.
- Acquire: to buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself.
Related Phrasal Verbs
Come into contact with: to meet or encounter someone or something.
- He came into contact with many interesting ideas at the conference. (He encountered many interesting ideas at the conference.)
Come into view/sight: to become visible.
- The mountains came into view as we rounded the bend. (The mountains became visible as we rounded the bend.)
Related Idioms
Come into the world: to be born.
- The prince came into the world amidst great celebration. (The prince was born amidst great celebration.)
Come into money/wealth: to suddenly receive a sum of money, typically through inheritance.
- Rumors spread that the family had come into money. (Rumors spread that the family had suddenly received money.)
Verb
- obtain, especially accidentally