Meet
Meet verb - To come upon unexpectedly or by chance.
Usage example: met her future husband at a party
Tumble upon and meet are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tumble upon" instead a verb "Meet".
Nearby Word: meeting
Tumble upon
Tumble upon verb - To come upon unexpectedly or by chance.
Usage example: while we were out on a drive in the country, we tumbled upon a farm stand selling the best peaches I've ever tasted
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Synonyms for Tumble upon
Meet and tumble upon are semantically related. You can use "Meet" instead a verb phrase "Tumble upon".
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