date from — to have existed since a particular time in the past; to originate from a specific period
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to have existed since a particular time in the past; to originate from a specific period
Pronunciation (IPA): /deɪt frʌm/
Example Sentences
- The oldest pizza recipe dates from ancient Rome, but my delivery still takes 40 minutes.
- This university dates from the 12th century, making it older than most countries.
- My grandma's jokes date from the Joseon Dynasty, I swear.
date from
VERB[/deɪt frʌm/]
to have existed since a particular time in the past; to originate from a specific period
These temple ruins date from the 12th century, still standing proudly today.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'date' derives from Latin 'datus' (given, recorded), originally meaning to write or mark a date on a letter or document. The sense expanded to describe when a building, object, or tradition was recorded as existing from a particular point in time. The preposition 'from' completes the phrase to mean 'originating and continuing from that point onwards.'
Breakdown
datus (Latin: given, recorded, past participle of dare 'to give') + from (preposition: originating at). Together they form an expression indicating the point from which something is documented as having begun and persisted.
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📝Examples
“The oldest pizza recipe dates from ancient Rome, but my delivery still takes 40 minutes.”
“This university dates from the 12th century, making it older than most countries.”
“My grandma's jokes date from the Joseon Dynasty, I swear.”
“The fossils found here date from millions of years ago.”
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