Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
come-into
phrasal verb
/ˈkʌm ˈɪntuː/
Definition
To gain possession or control of something, often through inheritance or acquisition.
Examples
- She will come into a large inheritance when her grandmother passes away.
- After years of hard work, he finally came into his own as a musician.
- With the recent merger, the company is set to come into some valuable assets.
Meaning
The phrase ‘come into’ typically refers to receiving or acquiring something, particularly valuing or notable objects, often used in context with money or property.
Synonyms
- inherit
- acquire
- obtain
- gain
