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come out with

B2 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words

to suddenly say something, or to make something new available

Literal meaning: to emerge carrying something

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic informal

to say something suddenly or unexpectedly

"She came out with a question that nobody could answer."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 idiomatic neutral

to produce or introduce something new, such as a product, plan, or statement

"The company has come out with a cheaper version of the software."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

In speech, it often suggests surprise or bluntness. In business, it can mean launch or release a product or statement.

Commonly used with

remark comment joke excuse statement product

Forms

Base
come out with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
comes out with
he/she/it
Past simple
came out with
yesterday
Past participle
come out with
have + pp
-ing form
coming out with
continuous

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Synonyms

say suddenly blurt out announce produce launch release

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