originate

[əˈrɪdʒəneɪt]

originate Definition

• 1. to come into existence; begin
• 2. to have a specific beginning point; arise
• 3. to 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

Synonyms for originate

• arise
• emerge
• spring
• start
• commence

Antonyms for originate

• cease
• end
• terminate

Phrases with originate

• originate in

  to have a specific starting point or source

  Example

  The problem originated in the faulty wiring.

• originate from

  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'.'