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

Goh said the wood once came from southern Malaysia but now must be sourced from the north. — Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

David Beckworth, a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, said the upward pressure is coming from persistent budget deficits and AI investment. — Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026

While Paramount executives have said the majority of that savings target will be found in nonlabor costs, exactly where the savings will come from remains to be seen. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Researchers will also determine whether the vessels came from a larger archaeological site — and if more artifacts await discovery. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for come from

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