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originates

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɝˈɪdʒəˌneɪts// UK //əɹˈɪdʒɪnˌeɪts// orig·i·nates

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.


SIMPLE

The tradition originates from a small village in the mountains.

CONTEXTUAL

The river originates in the high peaks of the Andes and flows toward the Atlantic.

COMPLEX

While many believe the myth originates from ancient Greek literature, recent archaeological evidence suggests it may have roots in much older Mesopotamian oral traditions.

Synonyms
Usage

Intransitive; typically followed by the prepositions 'in' or 'from'.

Pitfall

The product originates of JapanThe product originates in JapanThe verb 'originate' is paired with 'in' or 'from', never 'of'.

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