originate
BrE /ˈɒrɪdʒɪneɪt/ AmE /ˈɔːrədʒəˌneɪt/
verb en → es
past originated pp originated ing originating
to be the source or starting point of something
provenir de, surgir de, ser el origen de
- originate from somewhere/something
Collocations originate from a source · originate in a place
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The idea originated from a conversation with my friend.
La idea surgió de una conversación con mi amigo.
to create or develop something, especially a new system or plan
crear, desarrollar, establecer
- originate a plan/system
Collocations originate a proposal · originate a new idea
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The company originated the concept of online banking.
La empresa creó el concepto del banco en línea.
to happen or exist before a particular time or event
existir antes de, preceder a
- originate before something
Collocations originate before the war · originate before the revolution
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The custom originated before the arrival of Europeans.
La costumbre existía antes de la llegada de los europeos.