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.

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The clip in question came from a 2003 episode of The Sharon Osbourne Show that aired on Dec. 16 of that year. Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 26 July 2025 The vast majority of his haul — almost $463,000 — came from his attorney general campaign committee. Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 25 July 2025 The most inspiring moment of the ceremony came from Tales Visionary Award-winner Lynnette Marrero, a veteran New York bartender who was named Best Bar Mentor at the 2019 Spirited Awards. Michael Solomon, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 Tea is served from vintage cups and saucers; some came from owner Heather Hawthorne’s aunt and others have been donated from family collections. Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for come from

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“Come from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20from. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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