originate
Translation
to originate, to begin, to start, to create
Examples
The river originates in the mountains.
The river originates in the mountains.
The idea originated with the new manager.
The idea originated with the new manager.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) originate ((in/from/with sth./sb.)) to start or come from a place/person The tradition originated in the 19th century.
Similar Words
Synonyms: begin, start, arise, create
Etymology
From Latin 'originatus', past participle of 'originari', from 'origo' (origin).
Memory Tips
Contains the word 'origin'. To 'originate' is to be the 'origin' of something.