CEFR B1

originated

verb

Meaning

Began to exist, occur, or be used; started from a particular place, time, or source.

Examples

The tradition of giving gifts originated in ancient Rome.
This particular fashion trend originated in the early 2000s.

Synonyms: started, began, commenced, stemmed

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originated (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪtɪd/

Definition

Began to exist, occur, or be used; started from a particular place, time, or source.

Examples

The tradition of giving gifts originated in ancient Rome.
This particular fashion trend originated in the early 2000s.
The disease originated in a small village in Southeast Asia.

How to Use originated

originate from (prepositional phrase): To have a specific starting point or source. — "The custom originated from a medieval festival."
originate in (prepositional phrase): To begin or develop in a particular place or time. — "The species originated in the Amazon rainforest."

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