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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
provirderivaremergirnascersurgircomeçariniciar
Antonyms
terminaracabarencerrar

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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