come from - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

come from

to have been born in a specific placeto have been born in a specific place

Examples

I come from a small village in the mountains.
Many students in the class come from different countries around the world.
They come from different countries but now call this city home.

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Third Person

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Present Participle

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Past Tense

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Past Participle

come from

1

to have been born in a specific place

I come from a small village in the mountains.
Many students in the class come from different countries around the world.
They come from different countries but now call this city home.
The renowned author comes from a bustling metropolis and draws inspiration from its energy.

2

(of something) to originate from a particular place

The inspiration for his artwork comes from nature.
The tradition of storytelling comes from ancient cultures.
The idea for this invention comes from years of research and development.