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come through

1 of 1verb
/kʌm θruː/
Forms:comes through,coming through,came through,come through
1

to stay alive or recover after an unpleasant event such as a serious illness

  • Despite the odds, she managed to come through the surgery successfully.
  • After a long battle with illness, she managed to come through stronger than ever.
  • The emergency response team worked tirelessly to ensure that everyone trapped in the building fire would come through safely.
  • He battled a serious illness, but with determination and medical treatment, he came through and regained his health.
  • He was in a very bad accident but came through it with no lasting injuries.
Synonyms:
get through
2

to succeed in overcoming a difficult or dangerous situation

  • Despite the challenges and setbacks, she managed to come through and overcome the adversity.
  • They were trapped in the wilderness for days, but their survival skills helped them come through the ordeal.
  • The team faced a tough opponent, but they stayed focused and came through with a hard-fought victory.
  • The company faced a financial crisis, but with strategic decisions and hard work, they managed to come through and thrive.
  • Despite the odds, they came through the financial crisis stronger than ever.
Synonyms:
bring home the baconsucceeddeliver the goodswin
Antonyms:
fail
3

to fulfill a promise or commitment that was made

  • I asked him for help, and he came through by offering his support and guidance.
  • She promised to meet the deadline, and she definitely came through by delivering the project on time.
  • We were counting on her to contribute, and she came through by providing valuable insights.
  • He said he would attend the event, and he came through by showing up and participating.
  • They made a commitment to donate, and they came through by contributing a generous amount.
4

to be transmitted or received clearly

  • The radio signal was weak, but the important message managed to come through clearly.
  • The phone call was breaking up, but I could still hear her voice coming through.
  • The TV reception was poor, but with some adjustments, the picture came through clearly.
  • The email had some technical issues, but the attachment came through without any problems.
  • The speaker's voice was amplified, and their words came through loud and clear.