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-derivedCommon 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.