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Come up with this

🇬🇧 UK //kʌm ʌp wɪð ðɪs// 🇺🇸 US //kʌm ʌp wɪð ðɪs//

Meaning of Come up with this

To think of or suggest an idea or plan.

In simple words: Think of an idea or suggestion.

Come up with this in a sentence

• Can you come up with this new marketing strategy?
• She always knows how to come up with this solution quickly.
• It's challenging to come up with this concept during a short meeting.
• He needs to come up with this idea before the deadline.
• Let's come up with this plan together at the workshop.

How to use Come up with this

Used to express the act of generating ideas or solutions. Common in both spoken and written contexts but less formal in tone.

Grammar pattern

come up with + object

Memory hint

Imagine a person pulling ideas 'up' from a hat.

Related words

Collocations with Come up with this

• come up with an idea
• come up with a solution
• come up with a plan
• come up with a suggestion
• come up with a proposal

Synonyms for Come up with this

• generate
• devise
• create
• invent
• formulate

Common mistakes with Come up with this

• Confusing with 'come up to' which means to approach.
• Using 'with' without an object, e.g., 'come up with.'
• Misplacing the phrase within a sentence leading to unclear meaning.

Frequently asked questions about Come up with this

What does Come up with this mean?

Think of an idea or suggestion.

What is the definition of Come up with this?

To think of or suggest an idea or plan.

How do you use Come up with this in a sentence?

Can you come up with this new marketing strategy?

Can you give another example of Come up with this?

She always knows how to come up with this solution quickly.

What are synonyms for Come up with this?

Common alternatives include generate, devise, create, invent, formulate.

What words go with Come up with this?

It commonly pairs with come up with an idea, come up with a solution, come up with a plan, come up with a suggestion, come up with a proposal.

What are common mistakes when using Come up with this?

Confusing with 'come up to' which means to approach. Using 'with' without an object, e.g., 'come up with.' Misplacing the phrase within a sentence leading to unclear meaning.

How do you pronounce Come up with this?

US: //kʌm ʌp wɪð ðɪs//, UK: //kʌm ʌp wɪð ðɪs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Come up with this?

Used to express the act of generating ideas or solutions. Common in both spoken and written contexts but less formal in tone.