transitive. To encounter, experience (a particular fortune or destiny, a phenomenon, event, etc.); to receive (reward, punishment, or treatment of a…

Originally Scottish. transitive. To meet with, esp. to meet (a person) by chance; to encounter, chance upon, come across.

intransitive. Esp. of a feeling or emotion: to affect; to have a sudden powerful (often unpleasant) effect or influence on. Later also of a thought…

Of a person: To come across, cross (another person, or his course); to intercept. rare.