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Third Person
originates
Present Participle
originating
Past Tense
originated
Past Participle
originated
1
to start to be
- The idea originated from a conversation between friends.
- The tradition originated centuries ago in ancient civilizations.
- The concept originated as a solution to a problem.
- The idea originates from ancient folklore.
- The custom originated as a way to celebrate the harvest.
2
to come up with or develop something new
transitive
- She originated the concept for the new marketing campaign.
- The scientist originated a groundbreaking method for treating the disease.
- The groundbreaking theory was originated by a team of young researchers.
- Have you ever wondered who originated the design of this iconic building?
- The startup originated a creative solution to reduce food waste.
3
(of a plane, train, bus, etc.) to start a journey from a particular location
- The train originates at Central Station and travels south to the coast.
- The express bus originates here and runs directly to the city center.
- The commuter train, which originates in the suburbs, brings thousands into the city each day.
- Originating at the main terminal, the tram covers the entire metropolitan area.
- The new route will originate at the university and loop through nearby neighborhoods.