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to originate
Examples
The idea originated from a conversation between friends.
The tradition originated centuries ago in ancient civilizations.
02
to come up with or develop something new
Transitive: to originate an idea or invention
Examples
She originated the concept for the new marketing campaign.
The scientist originated a groundbreaking method for treating the disease.
03
(of a plane, train, bus, etc.) to start a journey from a particular location
Intransitive: to originate somewhere
Examples
The train originates at Central Station and travels south to the coast.
The express bus originates here and runs directly to the city center.
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