Hail from meaning
Hail from is a phrasal verb that means to formally originate from a particular location, either by birth or residence.
- Past simple
- hailed from
- Past participle
- hailed from
- -ing form
- hailing from
What hail from means
originate in placeB2formal
To formally originate from a particular location, either by birth or residence
The chef hails from northern Italy.
Similar phrasal verbs
With from: come from, hear from, keep from doing, know something from something, take something from someone, keep someone/something from something.
Common questions
What does hail from mean?
To formally originate from a particular location, either by birth or residence.
What is the past tense of hail from?
Hailed from, which is also its past participle.
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