come from

verb

1. to be or have been a resident or native (of)

   Ernst comes from Geneva

2. to originate from or derive from

   the word filibuster comes from the Dutch word for pirate

   chocolate comes from the cacao tree

3. where someone is coming from informal.
   the reasons for someone's behaviour, opinions, or comments

   I can understand where you're coming from

Example Sentences

And to get to that as a, at the time, 28-year-old woman and draw from my own experiences and my own bond with her and actually to work with a young actor having come from that myself, it just felt so right.

From Los Angeles Times

But would the president believe it if it didn’t come from his own handpicked loyalists?

From Slate

The decision has drawn its fair share of scorn - and unsurprise - with some saying it is just the latest to come from an industry known for its punishing schedules and intense competition.

From BBC

“You know, when you don’t come from money, all you have to do is work,” Gadsby said.

From Los Angeles Times

Some of the money to fund these efforts could even come from part of the health savings in national budgets.

From Salon

Related Words

• arise
• derive from
• emanate
• flow
• hail from
• originate