come
through
verb
Third Person
comes through
Present Participle
coming through
Past Tense
came through
Past Participle
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:
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.
Antonyms:
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.