Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To begin or start something, often from a specific source or place.
Originate
/əˈrɪdʒəneɪt/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
The story originated from a small village.Where did this tradition originate from?
Etymology:
The word originate comes from the Late Latin originare, which means to rise, begin. It is derived from origo, meaning beginning, source. First known use in English was around the 16th century.
Usage Statistics:
5 mentions per 1 million words 
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