kʌm ʌp wɪð
neutral
intermediate
- Base verb:
- come
- Particles:
- up with
- Separable:
- No
What does "come up with" mean?
- To think of an idea, plan, or solution
- To produce or provide something needed
Examples
- We need to come up with a solution to this problem.
- She came up with a brilliant idea for the marketing campaign.
- Can you come up with the money by Friday?
- He always comes up with creative excuses for being late.
- Let's brainstorm and come up with some new ideas.
How to use it
Essential phrasal verb for discussing creativity and problem-solving. Very common in professional settings.
Similar expressions
think of
devise
invent
produce
create
Opposites
fail to think of
lack ideas
Related phrasal verbs
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