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Light Upon (Verb)

Meaning

Find unexpectedly; "the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb"; "she struck a goldmine"; "The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

  • The researchers stumbled upon an old manuscript that provided crucial evidence for their study.
  • The hikers lighted upon a hidden waterfall deep in the forest after hours of searching.
  • While exploring the attic, she lighted upon an antique vase that had been collecting dust for years.
  • The tourists didn't plan on visiting that quaint little town but happily lighted upon it after taking a wrong turn.
  • The scientists lighted upon a groundbreaking discovery after years of experimenting with different combinations of compounds.

Synonyms

  • Attain
  • Come Across
  • Fall Upon
  • Happen Upon
  • Strike
  • Come Upon
  • Chance Upon
  • Chance On
  • Discover

Hypernyms

  • Regain
  • Find
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