provir

[pruh-VEER]

verb

to come from, to arise, to result

1. to originate or stem from a source

The problem provoked from negligence.

O problema proveio da negligência.

2. to happen or occur as a consequence

Complications may arise from this decision.

Complicações podem provir dessa decisão.

3. to be descended from or derive from

This family name provies from ancient nobility.

Esse sobrenome provém da nobreza antiga.

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General Brazilian

provir

Standard usage; formal register

Portugal

provir

Standard usage; formal register

provir de bom coração - to come from a good heart

daí provém - hence comes, that's why

provém daí que - it follows that

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