Come to pass

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verb - phrasal

This phrase means that something happens or occurs.

The situation I feared has come to pass.
Visual representation of "come to pass" - This phrase means that something happens or occurs.

Often appears as...

  • has come to pass
  • will come to pass

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Historical Usage

Though common in historical texts, it's less used in modern conversation.

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As foretold by the Oracle, it has come to pass.
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Literary Flair

It adds a formal or old-fashioned tone to writing, suitable for literature.

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The prophecy, as written, came to pass under the starlit sky.
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Predictive Context

Often used when referring to events that were predicted or expected.

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Just as the economists predicted, the change has come to pass.
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