Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: originate
IPA transcription: [ɚ'ɪdʒən,eɪt]
Pronunciations of originate
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verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: originate, arise, rise, develop, uprise, spring_up, grow
    Meaning: come into existence; take on form or shape; "A new religious movement originated in that country"; "a love that sprang up from friendship"; "the idea for the book grew out of a short story"; "An interesting phenomenon uprose"
  • Synonyms: originate, initiate, start
    Meaning: bring into being; "He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation"
Usage examples
  • Therefore I caution thee, if e'er thou hearest Originate my city otherwise, No falsehood may the verity defraud."
  • For instance, a worm, though from man it may originate, cannot be called man's image, merely because of the generic likeness.
  • Or was he the type of man who could not bear his wife to have money or plans or even thoughts which did not originate with him?
  • Yes, I said, now I understand: the question which you would have me consider is, not only how a State, but how a luxurious State is created; and possibly there is no harm in this, for in such a State we shall be more likely to see how justice and injustice originate.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Munich, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording D. B. Cooper, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Asteroid belt, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Yosemite National Park, License CC BY-SA 4.0