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

Northlake Mayor Brian Montini said the projects were supposed to be done years ago, but were delayed when the funding never came through. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

That reality came through during the UFC fight on the South Lawn in June, where podcaster Joe Rogan served as commentator. — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 15 July 2026

Macpherson says its connection comes through the British royal family’s German lineage. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Additional recognition came through professional organizations and industry publications for her work in probate law. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 July 2026

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