He came up with a novel solution to the problem.
He came up with a novel solution to the problem.
English
come up with
Meaning: to think of an idea, plan, or solution
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | come up with |
| 3rd person singular present | come ups with |
| Present participle | come upping with |
| Past | come upped with |
| Will future | will come up with |
| Going-to future | going to come up with |
| Imperative negative | don't come up with / do not come up with |
Example sentences
He managed to come up with a brilliant solution to the problem.
He managed to come up with a brilliant solution to the problem.
He came up with a devious plan to win the competition.
He came up with a devious plan to win the competition.
Usage Notes
Frequently used for creative thinking or finding resources (like money) under pressure.
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