Performing an Action (From & Round): English Vocabulary List

to have been born in a specific place

"She comes from a small town."

"She was born in a small village in the mountains, and she still loves to visit."

to be originated from something

"The word derives from Latin."

"Many English words derive from Latin and Greek origins which are ancient languages."

to manage to make something seem less good than it really is or than it originally was or thought to be

"This flaw detracts from its beauty."

"The small scratch on the surface does not detract from the overall beauty and value of the antique vase."

to be contacted by a person or an entity, usually by letter, email, or phone call

"I hear from her weekly."

"I have not heard from my old college friend in nearly ten years since graduation."

to prevent someone from engaging in a specific activity

"Keep from eating too much sugar."

"The mother tried to keep her young son from eating too much candy before dinner."

to arise from or be caused by something

"The idea proceeds from a simple concept."

"The investigation will proceed from the assumption that the accident was caused by human error rather than mechanical failure."

to be caused by a particular factor, circumstance, or event

"Problems spring from poor planning."

"His love of music springs from his childhood when his mother played the piano every evening."

to originate from a particular source or factor

"His fear stems from a childhood trauma."

"Many of his problems stem from a difficult childhood that was filled with poverty and neglect."

to find a way to deal with or overcome a problem or obstacle

"Get round the problem creatively."

"The clever lawyer managed to get round the legal loophole and secure a favorable outcome for his client."