Originate

Pronunciation: /əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪt/

Definitions of originate

verb to have a specified beginning or origin

Example Sentences

A1 Fruit juices originate from fresh fruits.

A2 Many popular dishes in this region originate from traditional recipes.

B1 The concept of democracy is said to originate from ancient Greece.

B2 The company's headquarters originate from a small garage where it all started.

C1 The artist's unique style of painting originates from a combination of different influences.

C2 The tradition of celebrating New Year's Eve with fireworks originates from ancient Chinese customs.

Examples of originate in a Sentence

formal The concept of democracy is said to originate from ancient Greece.

informal I heard that pizza actually originates from Italy.

slang I'm not sure where that rumor originated, but it's definitely not true.

figurative His fear of public speaking seems to originate from a childhood trauma.

Grammatical Forms of originate

• past tense: originated
• plural: originates
• comparative: more originated
• superlative: most originated
• present tense: originates
• future tense: will originate
• perfect tense: has originated
• continuous tense: is originating
• singular: originates
• positive degree: original
• infinitive: originate
• gerund: originating
• participle: originating

Origin and Evolution of originate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'originate' comes from the Latin word 'originatus', which is derived from the verb 'originare' meaning 'to begin'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'originate' has retained its basic meaning of 'to begin or come into existence', but has also taken on additional connotations related to the source or starting point of something.