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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Kopke, who came from Munich to retain his title in the men's downhill race, said the conditions were "optimal" this year.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The NK cells used in the study came from donated umbilical cord blood.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

"After a year and a half of protests, people have not given up and have not lost their strength," said Ivan Milosavljevic, a demonstrator who came from eastern Serbia.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

The largest number of victims came from Iran, which accused the Saudis of botching administration of the pilgrimage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

‘A while back I saw a robin with some badger hairs in its beak. It came from the east.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver