CAME

Definition: CAME

CAME

1. Imp. of Come.

Imperative

1. Of Come

Noun

1. A slender rod of cast lead, with or without grooves, used, in casements and stained-glass windows, to hold together the panes or pieces of glass.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Date "CAME" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1010. (references)

CAME

Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references).

Change

Phrase: "a change came o'er the spirit of my dream"; nous avons change tout cela; tempora mutantur nos et mutamur in illis; non sum qualis eram; casaque tourner; corpora lente augescent cito extinguuntur; in statu quo ante bellum; "still ending and beginning still"; vox audita perit littera scripta manet.

Imagination

Phrase: "a change came o'er the spirit of my dream"; aegri somnia vana; dolphinum appingit sylvis in fluctibus aprum; "fancy light from fancy caught"; "imagination rules the world"; l'imagination gallope, le jugement ne va que le pas; musaeo contingens cuncta lepore; tous songes sont mensonges; Wahrheil und Dichtung.

Tergiversation

Phrase: "a change came o'er the spirit of my dream".

Crosswords: CAME

French (cam, cocaine, junk, stuff), Portuguese (cam plate, disk cam, lifter, peripheral cam, periphery cam, plate cam, wiper).

I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell how it's going to begin (The Matrix; writing credit: Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski.)

I came to make peace with you, even though you are the father of lies (Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles; writing credit: Anne Rice)

The bloody glass came out, my bloody boot got stuck and I fell down the bloody ladder (Sleuth; writing credit: Anthony Shaffer)

Well, this is where you came in, back at that pool again, the one I always wanted (Sunset Blvd.; writing credit: Charles Brackett)

We came, we saw, we kicked its ass (Ghostbusters; writing credit: Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis.)

The soda pop came free (The Dean And I; performing artist: 10CC)

Let's move with the subject because I came with a (I Do (Wanna Get Close To You); performing artist: 3LW)

Before you came to me (Thank God I Found You; performing artist: 98 Degrees)

Made a meal out of me and came back for more (YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG; performing artist: AC/DC)

Then you came to me (Even The Nights Are Better; performing artist: Air Supply)

Veni, Vedi, Visa: I came. I saw. I did a little shopping. (references; author: unknown)

Just when I was getting used to yesterday, along came today. (references; author: unknown)

Can't never could do anything till could came along and whipped can't butt. Now can't can do a lot. (references; author: unknown)

You did touch me but didn't feel my pain. Jesus came and touched me, and I don't feel the pain any more. (references; author: unknown)

My "check engine" light came on the other day. I popped the hood, and looked, the engine is STILL there! Silly light. (references; author: unknown)

The Girl Who Came Gift-Wrapped (1974)

And the Bones Came Together (1973)

The Thief Who Came to Dinner (1973)

How Death Came to Earth (1971)

Along Came a Spider (1970)

Sunny Came Home (performing artist: Shawn Colvin)

If Wishes Came True (performing artist: Sweet Sensation)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Books

• If Jesus Came to My House (reference)

  (more book examples)

Theater & Movies

• The Englishman Who Went up a Hill But Came Down A Mountain (reference)

• They Came for Good - A History of the Jews in the United States - Taking Root, 1820-1880 (reference)

• It Came from Outer Space (reference)

• Some Came Running (reference)

• The Man Who Came to Dinner (reference)

  (more DVD examples; more video examples)

Music

• Came to Worship You (reference)

• Then Came the Night (reference)

• Then Came You [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] (reference)

  (more classical music examples; more popular music examples)

High Tech

• PHILIPS VS23645P/4 Professional Quad Observation System with 12" Monitor and 4 Came (reference)

• Tlp-781u XGA 2000 Ansi LumensLCD Projector 11lbs with Doc Came (reference)

  (more camera examples; more video game examples; more computer examples; more electronic examples; more software examples)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

(1) color slide shows a clear plastic container (dish) filled with strawberry frozen yogurt, (looks like it came out of a soft ice cream dispenser, swirled). Credit: Renee Comet (photographer).

The first discovery of bacteria from the genus Legionella came in 1976 when an outbreak of pneumonia at an American Legion convention led to 29 deaths. The causative agent, known as Legionella pneumophila, was isolated and given its own genus. Credit: CDC.

This image was taken by Clementine as it came over the north lunar pole at thecompletion of mapping orbit 102 on March 13, 1994. The angular separation between lunar horizon and Earth has been reduced for illustration purposes.The large crater at the bottom of the image is Plaskett (180 W longitude, 82 N latitude).(A version of this image with just the Earth in the image is available on theNSSDC Photo Gallery: Earth page.). Credit: NASA.

Elsa DeWind, long-time resident of Lovango Cay Mrs. DeWind came from New York City in the 1930's Married a native fisherman and lived happily ever after. Credit: Coast & Geodetic Survey Historical Image Collection.

Herbert Grove Dorsey - chief physicist of the Coast and Geodetic Survey With Dorsey Fathometer - Dorsey came to work with C&GS in 1926. Credit: Coast & Geodetic Survey Historical Image Collection.

Rincon Grande Ranch in the Falkland Islands - the SHACKLETON came here to pick up sheep carcasses for supplying Antarctic bases. Credit: Paths Less Taken - NOAA at the Ends of the Earth.

The abandoned base at Port Lockroy. The SHACKLETON came here to remove equipment. 64 50 S Latitude 63 30 W Longitude. Credit: Paths Less Taken - NOAA at the Ends of the Earth.

An early diving bell used by 16th Century divers during salvage operations. The book this came from is a text on ship salvage and includes diving information. In: Regola generale di soleuare ogni fondata naue & nauilii con ragione" by Niccolo Tartaglia. Credit: National Undersea Research Program (NURP).

Lake Survey Vessel SHENEHON. This vessel's home port was Detroit. This photo was taken shortly after the Lake Survey came under the auspices of NOAA. Credit: Sailing for Science - the NOAA Fleet Then and Now.

The prehistoric Micronesian city of Nan Madol - Basalt "logs" came from miles away. Credit: Small World.

Source: pictures compiled by the editor from various references; see picture credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

The Normans that came with him, and helped to conquer, and all descended from them, are freemen, and no subjects by conquest; let that give what dominion it will. (Second Treatise of Government)

The bourgeoisie has disclosed how it came to pass that the brutal display of vigour in the Middle Ages, which Reactionists so much admire, found its fitting complement in the most slothful indolence. (reference)

It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of captivity. (Delivered on the steps at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. on August 28, 1913)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

It soon appeared that he came to announce an improvement

She came to admire him so much that his love for her affected her own self-esteem: She liked herself better because of him.

While, like broad waves of golden grain, Or sunlit hues on cloistered pane, His colour came and went again

So did Topper when (r)he came.

Now it was that the lucubrations of my ancient predecessor, Mr. Surveyor Pue, came into play

Javert, who came up at the moment of the accident, had sent for a jack

As they crossed the hall a man of dwarfish stature came towards them

I would speak with Clarence, and I came hither on my legs

Two men dressed in jeans and sweaty blue shirts came through the willows and looked toward the naked men.

I had much ado to defend myself against these detestable animals, and could not forbear starting when they came on my face

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Health

Within 2 weeks about half the children came down with chickenpox. (references)

The majority of comments in this report are based on data that came from such studies. (references)

In the 19th century, pain came to dwell under a new domain-science-paving the way for advances in pain therapy. (references)

Business

Competition could came only from other western companies. (references)

On January 1, 1996 a new and extended Act came into force. (references)

New York (23.6%) and California (19.2%) came second and third. (references)

Children

Chile

Of the cases, 70 percent came to trial, of which 80 percent resulted in convictions. (references)

Thailand

The law requires that private firms hire 1 person with a disability for every 200 other workers or contribute to a fund that benefits persons with disabilities, but this provision has not been enforced since it came into effect in 1991. Government officials estimated that 30 percent of firms disregard the law. (references)

Civil Liberties

Kyrgyz Republic

The refusal came after a court held that the Church was not a religious organization. (references)

Discrimination

Laos

Although the Government at times took action when well-documented and obvious cases of discrimination came to the attention of high-level officials, the legal mechanism whereby a citizen may bring charges of discrimination against an individual or organization is neither well developed nor widely understood among the general population. (references)

Economic History

Hungary

Of this, about $6 billion came from American companies. (references)

Gabon

Dutch, British, and French traders came in the 16th century. (references)

Human Rights

Jamaica

He questioned whether police came under fire. (references)

Venezuela

Most victims came from the poorest and least influential parts of society. (references)

Philippines

New witnesses came forward after Lacson was removed as head of the PNP in January. (references)

Indigenous People

India

The Chhatisgarh state came into existence in November 2000, and the Jharkhand state came into existence in the same month. (references)

Minorities

Georgia

Initially police did not respond to requests for help; however, they came to the scene once the Basilists had left. (references)

Hungary

The asylum claims came after 3 years of tensions in Zamoly between the clan and the local community over housing issues. (references)

Political Economy

Honduras

The Organic Law came into effect in October. (references)

Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Alliance also came to power in the Federation. (references)

SWEDEN

In 1992, the Swedish krona came under pressure and was floated late that year. (references)

Political Rights

Afghanistan

Most political changes came about through shifting military fortunes. (references)

Congo

The Sassou-Nguesso Government came to power by force of arms in 1997 with the help of the armed forces of Angola. (references)

Belarus

In 1999 legislative amendments to the 1996 Referendum Law, which the OSCE AMG declared were not in accordance with international standards, came into force. (references)

Trade

Hong Kong

The PRC, traditionally the largest borrower, came in second (15 percent or $872 million). (references)

Sri Lanka

In 1996, used and reconditioned air conditioners and refrigerators came under license control for environmental protection. (references)

Argentina

Argentina's Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) regime came into effect on November 14, 1997. Decree 477/97, authorized the establishment of a PSI. (references)

Women

Namibia

Police stated that more women came forward to report cases of rape and domestic violence. (references)

Kazakhstan

An Almaty crisis center reported that out of 477 women who came to the center during 2000, only 7 actually followed through with charges. (references)

Portugal

Nearly 37 percent of the women were between the ages of 25 and 45. Although cases of domestic violence occurred throughout the country, the vast majority of cases came from the large urban centers of Lisbon and Porto. (references)

Worker Rights

Lithuania

Nevertheless the amendments came into effect in March. (references)

Uganda

The ban came a month after two unions suspended their general secretaries and two others had called delegates' conferences. (references)

Sweden

Trafficked women in past cases, numbering 200 to 500 per year, came principally from Central Europe, the Baltic states, and Russia. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Expressions using "CAME": as if came out of a bandbox ♦ came from ♦ he came first ♦ he came out in goose pimples ♦ he came to see her ♦ i came from ♦ it came home to him ♦ it came to my knowledge ♦ it came to my notice ♦ it came to pass ♦ it came unfixed ♦ it just came upon me ♦ they came rushing from all sides ♦ they came rushing from everywhere ♦ they came to an understanding ♦ trouble Came Back ♦ what if you came too?. Additional references.

Ending with "CAME": c-came, eggs-as-they-came.

Arabic 

‏جاء (arrive, bring, come, turn up), ‏أتى (come, derive). (various references)

Chinese 

来 (Come, Comes, Coming). (various references)

Czech

min.èas od come. (various references)

Farsi 

میله سربی , گذشته فعل امدن , امد, بتونه سربی . (various references)

Finnish

onnistui mainiosti (came off very well, was a great success), ei kestänyt kauan ennen kuin hän tuli (it was not long before he came), hän kävi luonani (he came to see me), hän saapui maaliin toisena (he came in second), hän tuli meitä vastaan (he came to meet us, he met us), hänen oli käydä huonosti (he had a narrow escape, he very nearly came to a sad end), jouduin alakynteen (he got the better of me, I came off the loser), kokous päättyi (the meeting came to an end, the meeting closed), asia jäi sikseen (it came to nothing, the matter was dropped), menestyi paremmin (came off the better), vastasi ennakko-odotuksia (came up to expectations), pääsi auki (came undone), sai nolon lopun (came to a sorry end), satoi kaatamalla (it was pouring the rain came down in sheets), seuraavana oli (next came), syntyi tappelu (a fight came about, there was a fight), tulin kotiin paraiksi illalliselle (I came home just in time for dinner), vähältä piti, ettei hän hukkunut (he came very near drowning, he was within a hair's breadth of drownindrowning), kun talvi tuli (when the winter came). (various references)

French

vinrent, être venu. (various references)

German

kam, gekommen (come). (various references)

Greek 

ήλθα, αόρ. του come. (various references)

Hebrew 

ויהי (it came to pass), נתחור לו (it came home to him). (various references)

Hungarian

válik vmilyenné (come, got, to come, to get), történik (befall, come, come about, happen, it's all fair and square, occur, take place, to betide, to come, to come to pass, to hap, to supervene, to take place, to transpire), származik (accrue, arisen, arose, come, derive, originate, to arise, to come, to descend from sy, to issue, to spawn), megérkezik (arrive, check in, come, come in, roll up, to arrive, to come, to come to hand, to rive, to roll up), lesz (become, come, come about, get, grow, happen, made, to come, to liberalize, to make, to rise from the ranks, will be), jött, jön (come, to come, to come on, to come to, to find one's legs, to inflame, to run high), eljön (come, come away, he'll come I'll be bound, to come, to come along, to come away), ólomvezető léc. (various references)

Italian

bacchetta di piombo per fissare vetri, andato (gone). (various references)

Japanese Kanji 

成立ち (the way in which something came about), 成り立ち　 (the way in which something came about), 成り立ち (the way in which something came about), 大山鳴動してねずみ一匹 . (various references)

Japanese Katakana 

たいざんめいどうしてねずみいっぴき (much ado about nothing, The mountains have have brought forth a mouse), なりたち (the way in which something came about). (various references)

Korean 

왔다. (various references)

Manx

leoaie uinnag (window lead, window leads), haink (arrived, run across). (various references)

Pidgin English

com (to come). (various references)

Pig Latin

amecay.(various references)

Portuguese

chumbo (lead), veio (axis, axle, streak, vein). (various references)

Romanian

trecut de la come. (various references)

Russian 

от come, приходить (come, comes). (various references)

Scottish

thàinig (va.irr. came), ràinig (arrived). (various references)

Serbo-Croatian

proš. vreme od come. (various references)

Spanish

camello (camel, narc), vino (vino, wine), pret de come. (various references)

Swedish

kom (remembered). (various references)

Tagalog

kagagaling (just came from). (various references)

Thai

กริยาช่องที่ 2 ของ come. (various references)

Turkish

iki dirhem bir çekirdek (all dolled up, as if came out of a bandbox, dapper, dressed up to the nines, spick and span), geldiniz (you came), çok şık (as if came out of a bandbox, spick and span). (various references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Derivations

Words beginning with "CAME": camel, camelback, camelbacks, cameleer, cameleers, camelia, camelias, camellia, camellias, camelopard, camelopards, camels, cameo, cameoed, cameoing, cameos, camera, camerae, cameral, cameraman, cameramen, cameraperson, camerapersons, cameras, camerawoman, camerawomen, camerlengo, camerlengos, cames. (additional references)

Words ending with "CAME": became, misbecame, overcame. (additional references)

Words containing "CAME": bicameral, bicameralism, bicameralisms, decameter, decameters, decamethonium, decamethoniums, decametric, medicament, medicamentous, medicaments, predicament, predicaments, unicameral, unicamerally. (additional references)

Misspellings

"CAME" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: aame, Acmh, acml, amee, caae, caam, caama, caamed, cace, Cacm, caem, Caex, cahem, Cahm, caie, caim, caje, cajet, Cakmak, calee, calme, cama, Camag, camat, camay, camb, camc, camed, camer, cames, camet, camg, cami, Camie, Camley, camma, cammed, Cammy, camo, camoed, campe, Camr, Camrex, camy, canae, canee, Canek, canem, cani, Capmd, carma, Carme, Casma, casmen, caum, cawe, caxe, caye, caymen, caze, cbm, ccma, Ccmi, cdma, cee, ceem, cehe, cem, Cemc, ceme, cemed, cemi, cemo, cemwc, Ceze, cfm, chame, chami, Chaume, Ciam, ciane, Cifmd, Ciim, cim, cime, cinqe, Cize, clame, Clamey, cma, Cmaj, cme, cmea, cmg, cmi, Cmte, cmu, cmw, cname, cole, comeh, comme, cpm, Cpma, Crame, csma, cuma, cume, cumi, cumme, cwm, cyane, Eame, ecume, kaimei, kame, Kamet, Kami, Kamu, Kazmi, kime, krame, Kume, Nchama, pcdma, vame, yame. (additional references)

Source: compiled by the editor (additional references); see credits.

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams

Direct Anagrams: acme, mace.

-1 letter: ace, cam, mac, mae.

-2 letters: ae, am, em, ma, me.

+1 letter: acmes, amice, camel, cameo, cames, comae, cream, cymae, maced, macer, maces, mache, macle, mecca.

+2 letters: acetum, acumen, aecium, almuce, amebic, amerce, amices, anemic, becalm, became, cabmen, caecum, caeoma, calmed, calmer, camber, camels, cameos, camera, camise, camlet, camped, camper, carmen, cinema, comade, comake, comate, crambe, creams, creamy, decamp, eczema, encamp, haemic, iceman, macers, maches, mackle, macled, macles, macule, malice, manche, marcel, meccas, menace, mescal, mezcal, muscae, pomace, raceme, sachem, samech, schema, scr</