B2verbformalacademichistory
US/əˈrɪdʒ.ə.neɪt/
UK/əˈrɪdʒ.ə.neɪt/
to begin or come from a particular place, time or person
In context
The tradition of drinking tea is thought to originate in China.
The fire seems to have originated in the kitchen.
The idea originated with a group of students at the university.
Words that go with originate
verb + preposition
- originate inThe word originates in ancient Greek.
- originate fromMost of the problems originate from poor planning.
- originate withThe rumor may have originated with a former employee.
- originate asThe festival originated as a small harvest celebration.
adverb + verb
- probably originateThese customs probably originate in the Middle Ages.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The word is originated from Latin.Correct: The word originates from Latin.