come about
verbDefinition of come about
1 : happen
2 : to change direction the wind has come about into the north
3 : to shift to a new tack
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Synonyms for come about
Synonyms
be, befall, betide, chance, come, come down, come off, cook, do, go on, happen, occur, pass, transpire
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