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."

Synonyms of originated

Words with a similar meaning to originated:

• started
• began
• commenced
• stemmed

Antonyms of originated

Words with the opposite meaning to originated:

• ended
• concluded
• ceased

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