Phrase guide

come to mind

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To appear in one's thoughts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

be remembered

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • His name comes to mind when you mention the strike

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: spring to mind

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: appear

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: venire in mente — to appear in one's thoughts
  • Polish: przychodzić do głowy — to appear in one's thoughts
  • Polish: przyjść do głowy — to appear in one's thoughts
  • Spanish: venir a la mente — to appear in one's thoughts
  • Spanish: venirse a la cabeza — to appear in one's thoughts
  • Swedish: komma ihåg — to appear in one's thoughts
  • Swedish: ihågkomma — to appear in one's thoughts