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

In fact, for large companies, the source of any real advantage in AI will come from the expertise of their employees, which is needed to unlock the latent knowledge and capabilities within AI systems. —Ethan Mollick, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024

But one of the most memorable moments of the episode came from something that seemed entirely unplanned. —Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2024

The funds came from a Chinese company, part of a years-long effort by the world’s second-largest economy to get its hands on Afghanistan’s metals and minerals. —David Chaffetz, Fortune Asia, 15 Dec. 2024

While none of them are folk artists, all three come from a very traditional sound. —Steve Baltin, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024