come through

verb

came through; come through; coming through; comes through

intransitive verb

1

: to do what is needed or expected

came through in the clutch

2

a

: to be expressed

a writer whose personality comes through clearly in her writing

b

: to be communicated

a message that came through loud and clear

With the press of a tiny button on the aid, sound comes through to people with impaired hearing with even greater clarity than can be heard by someone with normal hearing.

—Jane E. Brody

Examples of come through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Take detailed photos of the water damage in your unit, including the ceiling where the leak came through. —Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025

Guests can expect a celebration of cultural heritage that comes through via artwork and decorative accents created by Black artists and artisans. —Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025

Both shows came through Rideback’s first-look with CBS TV Studios. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 June 2025

Travelers coming through the Miami airport usually find ground transportation —Uber, shuttles, family — to drive them to their home, hotel or business meeting. —Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for come through

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue