The difference between Come up with and Think up
When used as verbs, come up with means to invent, create, or think of, whereas think up means to create in one's mind.
check bellow for the other definitions of Come up with and Think up
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Come up with as a verb (idiomatic):
To invent, create, or think of.
Examples:
"I don't know the answer, but I might be able to come up with a good [[guess]]."
"How can you come up with such brilliant ideas?"
"Shelly stalled while she tried to come up with a good response."
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Come up with as a verb:
To reach or overtake.
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Come up with as a verb:
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Think up as a verb (idiomatic):
To create in one's mind; to invent.
Examples:
"I can think up plenty of excuses not to go, but we really should attend."