originates
v.v. to start or come from a specific place, time, or person. You use this to explain where something began.
v. to have a specified beginning or source; to arise from a particular point in time or space. Often used to describe the provenance of ideas, products, or cultural practices.
The tradition originates from a small village in the mountains.
The river originates in the high peaks of the Andes and flows toward the Atlantic.
While many believe the myth originates from ancient Greek literature, recent archaeological evidence suggests it may have roots in much older Mesopotamian oral traditions.
Intransitive; typically followed by the prepositions 'in' or 'from'.
The product originates of JapanThe product originates in JapanThe verb 'originate' is paired with 'in' or 'from', never 'of'.