come over
Third Person
comes over
Present Participle
coming over
Past Tense
came over
Past Participle
come over
1
to come to someone's house in order to visit them for a short time
- Why don't you come over to my place for dinner tonight?
- I'm feeling lonely.Can you come over and keep me company?
- We're having a party at our house this evening.You should come over!
- I need your help with something.Can you come over to my office?
- The kids are bored.Let's invite their friends to come over and play.
2
to convey or communicate a specific meaning, impression, or understanding to someone
- His tone of voice came over as confident and authoritative.
- She tried to come over as friendly and approachable in her job interview.
- The artist's painting came over as vibrant and full of emotion.
- The comedian's jokes didn't come over well with the audience, and they didn't find them funny.
Synonyms:
3
to completely change one’s point of view or side
transitive
- At first, he was skeptical about the new approach, but after seeing its success, he came over to the idea and became a strong advocate.
- She used to be a staunch supporter of the previous policy, but after analyzing the data, she came over to the opposing side and now believes in the need for change.
- The debate was intense, and many participants were firmly rooted in their positions, but a few individuals came over to the other side during the discussion.
- He was initially against the proposal, but after hearing the compelling arguments, he came over to their side and joined their cause.
- he team was divided on the issue, but after a thorough discussion, some members came over to the alternative perspective, leading to a shift in the group's overall stance.
4
(of a public announcement) to be transmitted through radio, TV, etc. so that it can be heard by all the people within an area
- The principal's voice came over the loudspeakers, announcing the cancellation of classes due to inclement weather.
- A voice came over the intercom, informing everyone about the upcoming event.
- The news bulletin came over the radio, providing updates on the current situation.
- An announcement came over the stadium speakers, informing the spectators about the change in schedule.
5
to suddenly experience of a feeling or sensation
- A sense of calm came over her as she stepped into the peaceful garden.
- A wave of nostalgia came over him when he heard their favorite song playing.
- A feeling of excitement came over the crowd as the performer took the stage.
- A sense of relief came over me when I found out that everything was going to be okay.
- A feeling of warmth came over her as she hugged her loved ones tightly.