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The past tense form of 'originated' is originated. Example: The tradition originated in ancient times. (The tradition originated in ancient times.)

Definition of “originate”

to have a specified beginning or origin
to come into existence; arise

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Past Simple	originated
Past Continuous	originating
Past Perfect	originated

Past Simple

The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.

Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)

Example

The concept originated in the 19th century.

Example

The company originated in a small garage.

Past Continuous

The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.

Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At that time, the movement was originating in Europe.

Example

The idea was originating from various sources.

Past Perfect

The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.

Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the time they launched the product, it had originated from extensive research.

Example

The tradition had originated centuries ago.

Is originated an irregular verb in the past?

No, "originated" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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