Originates Meaning in English
word · lemma: originate
ɝˈɪdʒəˌneɪts
er-IJ-uh-nayts
əɹˈɪdʒɪnˌeɪts
uh-RIJ-in-ayts
Definition
To come from or begin in a particular place, source, or situation.
Usage & Nuances
'Originates' is formal and typically used in writing. Often used with 'from', 'in', or 'with' (e.g., 'Tea originates from China'). Not used for people in casual speech; use 'comes from' instead.
Spanish: originarse - proceder - provenirPortuguese (BR): originar-se - provirPortuguese (PT): originar-se - provirChinese (Simplified): 起源于 - 源自Chinese (Traditional): 起源於 - 源自Hindi: उत्पन्न होता है - शुरू होता हैArabic: ينشأ - يأتي منBengali: উৎপত্তি হয় - উৎপন্ন হয় - উদ্ভূত হয়Russian: происходит - берёт началоJapanese: 起源する - 発祥するVietnamese: bắt nguồn - có nguồn gốcKorean: 유래하다 - 비롯되다Turkish: kaynaklanmak - ortaya çıkmakUrdu: سے نکلنا - سے جنم لیناIndonesian: berasal - berasal dari
Example Sentences
The Nile River originates in East Africa.
basic
This tradition originates from ancient Greece.
basic
The word 'robot' originates from Czech.
basic
The rumor originates with someone in the office, but no one knows who.
natural
Meditation originates in ancient spiritual practices.
natural
The idea for this app originates from user feedback.
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