What does "come to" mean?

To reach a point of understanding To arrive at a realization or conclusion.

How do you use "come to" in a sentence?

I came to understand the importance. She came to realize the truth. He came to appreciate her help.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral

Meaning: To reach a point of understanding

逐渐认识到；开始理解

Llegar a comprender

理解・認識に至る

이해·인식에 이르다

To arrive at a realization or conclusion.

达到某种认识或结论。有一个渐进的过程。

Alcanzar una comprensión o conclusión. Implica un proceso gradual.

ある認識や結論に達すること。徐々に理解が深まるニュアンスがある。

깨달음이나 결론에 도달하다.

Base verb: come

Particle: to

Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

I came to understand the importance.
我逐渐理解了其重要性
Llegué a entender la importancia
重要性を理解するようになった
그 중요성을 이해하게 되었다.
She came to realize the truth.
她逐渐认识到了真相
Ella llegó a darse cuenta de la verdad
彼女は真実を悟るようになった
그녀는 진실을 깨닫게 되었다.
He came to appreciate her help.
他渐渐感激她的帮助
Él llegó a apreciar su ayuda
彼は彼女の助けに感謝するようになった
그는 그녀의 도움에 감사하게 되었다.

Context: realization, understanding, growth

Tone: reflective

From coming to a point or conclusion.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal