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The idea may originate in a class discussion.
What does Originate mean?
Originate means to begin or come from somewhere.
Dictionary definition
To begin, start, or come from a particular source.
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Many rivers originate in hills or mountains.
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Researchers studied where the tradition originated and how it changed over time.
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MeaningOriginate means to begin or come from somewhere.
ExampleExample: The idea may originate in a class discussion.
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- uh · rij · uh · nayt
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- rij
- Ending
- nayt
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- Put a little extra energy on rij.
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originate
noun
origin
The beginning or source.
verb
originated
Began or came from a source in the past.
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