originate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/
KK: /ɔˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To come into existence or begin to be.
Example
Many new ideas originate from collaboration and discussion.
Tense Forms
Past: originated
Past Participle: originated
Conversation
Have you ever wondered where certain traditions originate from?
Yeah, it's interesting to think about their history.
I read that some of them originate from ancient cultures.
That makes sense! It’s cool how they evolve over time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
emerge
arise
begin
Antonyms
cease
end
terminate
transitive verb
Definition
To bring something into existence or to create it.
Example
The artist aimed to originate a new style of painting.
Tense Forms
Past: originated
Past Participle: originated
Conversation
Did you know that the idea for this event actually originated from our last meeting?
Really? I thought it was a great suggestion!
Yeah, I’m glad we could make it happen together.
Root Explanation
Originate → It is formed from "or-" (meaning from) and "gignere" (meaning to beget or produce). The word "originate" means to be produced from a source or to come from something.
Memory Tip
Think of something that comes 'from' ('or-') a source that 'produces' ('gignere') it — that's how you remember that 'originate' means to come from.
Visually Confused Words
unoriginate
inoriginate
unoriginated
ordinate
unoriginative
unoriginately
vertiginate
religionate