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

Regardless of political leanings, the song suggests that the most profound lessons and connections come from appreciating the ordinary and finding beauty in life’s natural rhythms. —David Hochman, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024

Our real estate data comes from public records that have been registered and digitized by local county offices. —Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2024

More than a third of their 99 yards came from Nix in scramble situations. —Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2024

Mental health support will be available on campus, the district said, and final plans for reopening will come from the county school system. —Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 13 Sep. 2024