came from

VERB

arise, emanate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arise derive from emanate flow hail from originate

WEAK

emerge end up issue proceed result rise spring stem turn out

Example Sentences

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The real limitation came from the chemistry used during deprotection.

From Science Daily • Jul. 9, 2026

For the first time on record, the biggest group of Australian residents born overseas came from India, statistics for last year showed in June.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

Missing from this protectionist story: Unlike today, in the 18th and 19th century Congress had no power to tax incomes, so most revenue came from customs collections.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

Both films came from digital-native storytellers in their 20s who arrived with sizable online followings already attached.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

Mom once told me that Dad’s father interpreted all of Dad’s big goals as rejections of the family he came from.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison