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

Production financing will come from Ashland Hill Media Finance, led by Joe Simpson, Simon Williams, and Jonathan Bross. —Alex Ritman, Variety, 16 May 2024

According to the study, almost all the PFAS that wind up in Lake Superior come from the atmosphere compared to wastewater treatment plants and tributaries that drain into the largest Great Lake. —Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 16 May 2024

According to another letter from the attorney general to Mr. Biden obtained by CBS News, the legal basis came from the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel and was agreed to by Garland himself. —Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 16 May 2024

Instead, its funding comes from the Federal Reserve, which earns fees from lending. —David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024

Idaho Families, Think Liberty PACs contribute Most of Boyd’s donations came from individuals, who donated over $16,000. —Rachel Spacek, Idaho Statesman, 16 May 2024

The human toll of forcing their hand The statistical analysis came from People Data Labs resumé data, David Van Dijcke, a coauthor and University of Michigan economics PhD student, tells Fortune. —Jane Thier, Fortune, 16 May 2024

The speakers come from high schools, community colleges, universities and from industry and government. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024

The documentary’s title comes from her struggle to decide which last name to use for herself. —Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024