originate — to begin or start something; to come from a particular place or situation
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to begin or start something; to come from a particular place or situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪt/
Korean meaning: 시작하다, 발생하다, 기원하다
Korean pronunciation: 어**리**지네이트
Example Sentences
- My brilliant excuse for being late originated when I saw a cat stuck in a tree... for the third time this week.
- The tradition of wearing ugly Christmas sweaters originated in our family when grandma's knitting hobby got out of control.
- Many modern technologies originated from scientific research conducted decades ago.
originate
VERB//əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪt//
to begin or start something; to come from a particular place or situation

A brilliant invention originates from the inventor's first sketch
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Originate, then terminate, finally eliminate!
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Origin
From Latin 'originari' meaning 'to arise or begin,' derived from 'origo' meaning 'origin' or 'source.' The word entered English through Old French and Middle English, maintaining its sense of coming into being or starting.
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“My brilliant excuse for being late originated when I saw a cat stuck in a tree... for the third time this week.”
“The tradition of wearing ugly Christmas sweaters originated in our family when grandma's knitting hobby got out of control.”
“Many modern technologies originated from scientific research conducted decades ago.”
“The complaint about the noisy neighbor originated from apartment 3B and quickly spread throughout the building.”
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