The phrasal verb "come to" is versatile and can appear in both informal and formal contexts, though its usage leans more towards informal or conversational speech. It is employed in various scenarios, such as regaining consciousness or realization, as in "He fainted but eventually came to." In a formal sense, it may appear in discussions about awakening awareness, such as "come to the realization" or "come to an agreement." It is also used in idiomatic expressions referring to financial sums, as in "The bill comes to $50." The context often determines the specific nuance, whether referring to physical, financial, or cognitive transitions.
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1. To regain consciousness.
After fainting at the gym, it took her a few minutes to come to.
The patient slowly came to after the operation.
He was initially knocked out, but after some time, he came to and remembered what happened.
2. To result in a total or specific amount.
All the expenses come to $200 exactly.
When you add the tax, your total comes to $50.
Everything we ordered will come to about 100 dollars.