originate
verb (used without object)
to take its origin or rise; begin; start; arise.
originates
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present tense formof originate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The classic example is of dubious historical accuracy, but originates from the British occupation of India.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
Researchers have spent decades trying to determine where it originates.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
He says that in his homeland there is much more focus on quality and that people are most concerned about where the product originates and what it tastes like.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Around 85% of Anthropic’s revenue is enterprise-based, while the majority of Open AI’s turnover originates from ChatGPT consumer subscriptions, the vast majority of which are free tier, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
We can look at where the waterway originates in the mountains, or an area that it flows through, or where it spills into the ocean.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
