come across

(verb) find unexpectedly. Synonyms: fall upon, strike, come upon, light upon, chance upon, come across, chance on, happen upon, attain, discover. Examples: "The archeologists chanced upon an old tomb." "She struck a goldmine." "The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake."

(verb) be perceived in a certain way; make a certain impression. Synonyms: come across.

(verb) come together. Synonyms: meet, run into, encounter, run across, come across, see. Examples: "I'll probably see you at the meeting." "How nice to see you again!."

(verb) communicate the intended meaning or impression. Synonyms: come across, come over. Example: "He came across very clearly."

(verb) be received or understood. Synonyms: resonate, come across.