come from

phrasal verb

came from; come from; coming from; comes from

1

: to have (a specified origin or source)

Wine comes from grapes.

English words come from a wide variety of sources.

—often used to describe a person's family

She comes from a wealthy family.

He comes from a long line of entertainers.

2

: to be the result of (something)

I'm not surprised that you don't feel well. That's what comes from not eating the right kinds of food.

3

: to be from (a place)

She comes (originally) from a small southern town.

The people who attend the convention come from countries all around the world.

Where did this wine come from?

There was a bad smell coming from the basement.

—sometimes used figuratively with respect to someone's thinking or point of view

(informal) I understand where you're coming from.

4

: to be said or told by (someone)

This information comes from a person I trust.

Examples of come from in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While Bellingham's strike came from the spot 10 yards out, Mbappe netted in open play which could be seen by many as a role reversal. —Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

Does the playoff committee take into account the difference between conferences when deciding how many teams come from each ? —Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 3 Dec. 2024

Recipes came from a tiny creek in the Appalachians and the rice terraces of Yunnan. —Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024

Turmeric is a bright yellow spice that comes from the Curcuma longa plant. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Dec. 2024