come up with

Pronunciation: /kʌm ʌp wɪð/ (IPA), kuhm uhp with (American)

Origin: Phrasal verb, combining "come" (Old English "cuman") with the prepositions "up" and "with"

Meanings:

1. To think of or produce an idea, plan, or solution
2. To produce or supply something, especially money or an excuse
3. To mention or raise a subject for discussion

Example Sentences:

1. "We need to come up with a new marketing strategy for our product launch."
2. "Can you come up with the money for the trip by next week?"
3. "She always comes up with interesting topics for conversation."

Related Words:

• Different forms: comes up with, coming up with, came up with
• Synonyms: devise, conceive, create, invent, generate, produce, formulate

Memorizable Tricks:

• Think of "come up" as rising to the surface of your mind, and "with" as bringing that idea forward.
• Visualize ideas popping up in thought bubbles above your head, then reaching out to grab them.
• Remember the phrase "Up with ideas!" to associate "up" with the creation of new thoughts.