come from

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

His first task came from cabbage transporters who put him atop their truck and asked him to keep the rain away. — Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026

His largest donations come from labor unions, while Duarte pulled in her biggest checks from fellow Republican candidates, and industries groups and agricultural interests including some wineries and dairy farms. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

His dad came from a family of ten, and all of his father’s brothers and brothers-in-law were around the table. — Pat Gelsinger, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

Mold & Mildew Growth Allergies and respiratory issues aren’t the only health hazards that can come from dust in the bathroom. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for come from

• callosum
• nodosum
• overcome
• pyrethrum
• saccharum
• abomasum
• become
• checksum
• humdrum
• income
• outcome
• pisum