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 familyShe 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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Much of the appeal of having Lopez share the floor with Antetokounmpo comes from his ability to knock down 3-pointers from 30 feet.
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Eric Nehm, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Additional information on the recipients, such as location and business type, came from the USAspending.gov Award Data Archive.
—Rae Ellen Bichell and Rachana Pradhan, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
Demonstrating the truly global appeal of the Star Wars franchise, 55 percent of this year’s guests came from the Asia-Pacific region, with 47 percent from Japan and an additional 31 percent from the U.S.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2025
One of the most meaningful examples of this kind of leadership in my life came from my high school coach, and mentor Tony Barbone.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Eric Nehm, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Additional information on the recipients, such as location and business type, came from the USAspending.gov Award Data Archive.
—Rae Ellen Bichell and Rachana Pradhan, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
Demonstrating the truly global appeal of the Star Wars franchise, 55 percent of this year’s guests came from the Asia-Pacific region, with 47 percent from Japan and an additional 31 percent from the U.S.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2025
One of the most meaningful examples of this kind of leadership in my life came from my high school coach, and mentor Tony Barbone.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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“Come from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20from. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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