come up with (something)

come up with (something)

To devise or produce something. Who came up with the idea for this marketing campaign? Good luck coming up with the money for a new car!See also: come, up

come up with someone or something

to find or supply someone or something; to manage to find or improvise something. I came up with a date at the last minute. My mom is always able to come up with some yummy snack for me in the afternoon.See also: come, up

come up with

Produce, supply; also, discover. For example, Henry always comes up with the wrong answer, or We're hoping they come up with a cure in time to help Aunt Alice. [First half of 1900s] See also: come, up

come up with

To bring forth, discover, or produce: came up with a cure for the disease.See also: come, up