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

And components like steel, aluminium and copper coming from other parts of the globe recently were impacted by the Iran war. — Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

At Club One, about 60% of revenue comes from blackjack, Kirkland said. — Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Our real estate data comes from public records that have been registered and digitized by local county offices. — Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Much of that praise is thanks to its rich history, artistic treasures, and delicious food and wine, which often comes from the nearby hills of Chianti and Montalcino. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Rhymes for come from

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