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come to pass
[/kʌm tə pæs/]
verb phrase
acontecer
1.
to happen or occur, especially something that was predicted or expected
The prophecy came to pass after many years.
A profecia aconteceu após muitos anos.
2.
to become reality; to materialize
Her dreams finally came to pass.
Seus sonhos finalmente se realizaram.
Synonyms
happen
occur
take place
transpire
materialize
come about
Antonyms
fail to happen
be prevented
be averted
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
acontecer
most common and standard usage
Brazil
se realizar
when emphasizing dreams or plans becoming reality
Portugal
acontecer
standard usage, sometimes 'verificar-se' for formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
come true
come about
come into being
see the light of day
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