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Past tense for to reach a decision or recommendation
“The High Court would come down in favor of not disturbing such verdicts.”
Past tense for to fall, plummet, or descend to a lower level
“The aircraft was seen to come down in flames, but not before the pilot was able to eject himself from the cockpit.”
Past tense for to physically collapse
“We were told to evacuate immediately as the building was about to come down.”
Past tense for to decrease in amount, level or degree
“Real estate prices would come down significantly following the crash.”
Past tense for to be passed down, typically through time
“This pearl of wisdom has come down through the generations.”
Past tense for to happen, transpire, or take place
“I'm anxious to see what will come down following their meeting.”
Past tense for to suffer a change of fortune or status (for the worse)
“The monarch must come down from his lofty eminence, throw off the royal robe, lay aside the scepter, and unbosom himself to his friends, as man to fellow man.”
Past tense for to fall sick with a given illness or ailment
“Usually, a few days after being bitten by an infected tick, a person will suddenly come down with a fever.”
Past tense for to descend from something, typically a vehicle
Past tense for to move oneself downwards
Past tense for to come to rest after a descent from above
Past tense for to fall or cause to fall in large or overwhelming quantities like, or as of, rain
Past tense for to diminish in intensity or severity, especially gradually
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