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originar
[o-ri-ji-ˈnar]
verb
to originate
1.
to have origin or beginning; to come from or be derived from a source
This tradition originates from ancient Rome.
Esta tradição origina-se da Roma Antiga.
2.
to cause or give rise to something; to be the source of
The accident originated from a mechanical failure.
O acidente originou-se de uma falha mecânica.
3.
to start or commence
The project originated in 2010.
O projeto originou em 2010.
Synonyms
provir
derivar
emergir
nascer
surgir
começar
iniciar
Antonyms
terminar
acabar
encerrar
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
originar
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
originar
Standard usage; often used reflexively as 'originar-se'
Related Idioms & Phrases
originar-se de
originar em
dar origem a
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