verb as in strong fondness

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meet, come across, run into

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Example Sentences

Example:She met a charming new colleague at the office party.

Definition:To come into the presence or jurisdiction of; esp. to come into the immediate or direct knowledge or possession of

From meet

Example:He came across a rare stamp during a casual browse at the antique store.

Definition:To find or meet unexpectedly; encounter

From come across

Example:We ran into our old professor at the seminar.

Definition:To meet (someone) unexpectedly or on a casual or informal basis

From run into