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

That bill allowed resort cities to add three licenses for restaurants that could show that most of their revenue came from food sales. —Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 9 June 2024

At Sahar's Kitchen and Chai, Mohammed Rehman, who comes from a Bangladeshi family, offers a Karachi-style biryani with the raita, a yogurt sauce, on the side — trademark Pakistani flavors! —Kunwar Khuldune Shahid, NPR, 8 June 2024

There are about 50 shark fishers in Belize, but about 97% of the shark catches are exported to Guatemala, where there is a high demand for shark, said Martinez, who comes from a family of fishers. —Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 June 2024

The injuries came from bullets fired in the 600 block of North Tryon Street just before 2 a.m. — when a man arguing with others went to his car and returned with a firearm, police said. —Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2024