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originate
[/əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/]
verb
originar
1.
to have its source or beginning; to come into being or arise from
The tradition originated in ancient Rome.
A tradição originou-se na Roma Antiga.
2.
to create or initiate something new
She originated the concept for the new product line.
Ela originou o conceito para a nova linha de produtos.
3.
to start a journey or transmission from a particular place
The flight originates in New York.
O voo parte de Nova York.
Synonyms
arise
begin
commence
emerge
spring
stem
derive
initiate
Antonyms
end
terminate
conclude
finish
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
originar
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
originar
common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
originar
standard European Portuguese usage; also 'ter origem em'
Related Idioms & Phrases
originate from
originate in
originate with
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