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

With the future of immigration enforcement in our community still unknown, those behind the new guidance say the focus should be on supporting any patients who come through their doors. —Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026

No lofty expectations, just whatever music came through collectively. —Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2026

The committee approved slightly over $4 million, with $6 million in matching funds coming through the federal government. —Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026

Bystanders reported seeing flames come through the roof, according to FOX 9. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 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