originate

[əˈrɪdʒəneɪt]

originate Definition

  • 1to come into existence; begin
  • 2to have a specific beginning point; arise
  • 3to be the source or cause of something

Using originate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "originate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The river originates in the mountains.

  • Example

    The idea originated from a conversation we had last week.

  • Example

    The tradition is believed to originate from ancient times.

  • Example

    The company originated as a small family business.

originate Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for originate

Phrases with originate

  • to have a specific starting point or source

    Example

    The problem originated in the faulty wiring.

  • to have a specific beginning point or source

    Example

    The word 'robot' originates from a Czech word meaning 'forced labor'.

  • self-originated

    having originated from oneself; self-generated

    Example

    His self-originated project was a great success.

Origins of originate

from Latin 'originatus', past participle of 'originare', meaning 'to create'

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Summary: originate in Brief

The verb 'originate' [əˈrɪdʒəneɪt] means to come into existence, have a specific beginning point, or be the source of something. It can be used to describe the starting point of a river, an idea, a tradition, or a company. 'Originate' can be followed by 'in' or 'from,' as in 'The problem originated in the faulty wiring' or 'The word 'robot' originates from a Czech word meaning 'forced labor'.'