1 C1 idiomatic informal
To provide or hand over something (typically money or information) that is owed, expected, or demanded.
"The sponsor eventually came across with the funding after weeks of delays."
inseparable
come across with
C1 informal inseparable transitive
To provide or deliver something, especially money or information that was promised or expected, sometimes reluctantly.
In plain English
To actually give someone something (especially money or information) that they were waiting for.
What does "come across with" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 idiomatic informal
To confess or reveal information that one was hiding.
"Under questioning, the witness finally came across with the truth about that night."
inseparable
Usage tip
Mainly American English. Often implies that the person was slow or reluctant to provide what was needed. Used with 'the money', 'the information', 'the goods'. Informal and conversational in tone.
Words that pair with "come across with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
money information cash details the goods a confession
How to conjugate "come across with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
come across with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
comes across with
he/she/it
Past simple
came across with
yesterday
Past participle
come across with
have + pp
-ing form
coming across with
continuous
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