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originate

🇬🇧 UK/ə'rɪdʒɪneɪt/🇺🇸 US/ә'ridʒineit/
IELTSTOEFLB2

Definitions

v.

To begin or arise from a particular source or place; to create or initiate something

起源,发源;创始,引起

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
origrise, begin, be born
+
inconnector
+
ateto make, having
=originate

Common Collocations

  • 1.originate from源于
  • 2.originate in起源于
  • 3.originate with由...发起

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The custom originated in medieval Europe.

  • 2.

    The tradition originated in Scotland centuries ago and spread worldwide.

  • 3.

    The rumor originated from a misunderstood conversation between colleagues.

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