Translation
to come from, to originate, to be descended from
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Examples
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I come from a small village.
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Where does that strange custom come from?
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Many words come from Latin.
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He was descended from a rich family.
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Her strength comes from her faith.
is about origin rather than travel, so use it for where you are from and not for turning up somewhere: that is or . It is intransitive and pairs with for a place or source you emerged out of, and with for a family or a person you descend from. The noun is origin or provenance, and it is the standard word in etymology notes, where a root . English speakers reach for by reflex; it is understood, but is the word that says heritage rather than motion.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 4: deveni, progresi, revidi and 7 more words.