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hail from

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Pronunciation: US /ˈheɪl frəm/

hail from means: To come from a particular place, especially where you were born or grew up.

verb

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To come from a particular place, especially where you were born or grew up.

  • She hails from a small village.
  • The band members hail from three different countries.
  • Where does your grandfather hail from?

How to use it: hail from somewhere (Our new teacher hails from Canada.)

Similar words: come from, originate from

Common phrases: hail from somewhere, hail from London

Questions about hail from

What does hail from mean?

To come from a particular place, especially where you were born or grew up.

What is hail from in other languages?

Türkçe: bir yerden gelmek · Español: ser de · Français: être originaire de · Deutsch: stammen aus · Italiano: provenire da · 日本語: 出身である

How do you pronounce hail from?

It is pronounced /ˈheɪl frəm/.

How do you use hail from in a sentence?

She hails from a small village. The band members hail from three different countries.

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