Come from
verb
To originate or be born or produced in a certain place or region.
She comes from a small town in the Midwest.
Often appears as...
- come from abroad
- come from afar
verb
To derive or descend from a particular lineage or source.
This tradition comes from our ancestors.
Often appears as...
- come from a family
- come from a tradition
verb
To be or become a result of a particular cause or circumstance.
Good things come from hard work.
Often appears as...
- come from effort
- come from perseverance
Usage tips
Approving
verb
To originate or be born or produced in a certain place or region.
She comes from a small town in the Midwest.
Often appears as...
- come from abroad
- come from afar
verb
To derive or descend from a particular lineage or source.
This tradition comes from our ancestors.
Often appears as...
- come from a family
- come from a tradition
verb
To be or become a result of a particular cause or circumstance.
Good things come from hard work.
Often appears as...
- come from effort
- come from perseverance
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Origin
Use 'come from' to indicate a person's or object's place of origin, which can be a city, country, or any geographic area.
My grandparents come from Vietnam.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Imprint
'Come from' often implies that a person's origin has influenced their personality, behavior, or beliefs.
His strong work ethic comes from growing up on a farm.
Pro Tip 3/3Local Specialties
Use 'come from' to highlight products or foods that are typical or unique to a particular place.
These cheeses come from a small region in France.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Origin
Use 'come from' to indicate a person's or object's place of origin, which can be a city, country, or any geographic area.
My grandparents come from Vietnam.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Imprint
'Come from' often implies that a person's origin has influenced their personality, behavior, or beliefs.
His strong work ethic comes from growing up on a farm.
Pro Tip 3/3Local Specialties
Use 'come from' to highlight products or foods that are typical or unique to a particular place.
These cheeses come from a small region in France.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Origin
Use 'come from' to indicate a person's or object's place of origin, which can be a city, country, or any geographic area.
My grandparents come from Vietnam.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Imprint
'Come from' often implies that a person's origin has influenced their personality, behavior, or beliefs.
His strong work ethic comes from growing up on a farm.
Pro Tip 3/3Local Specialties
Use 'come from' to highlight products or foods that are typical or unique to a particular place.
These cheeses come from a small region in France.
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