Synonyms for

Originated

Verb / ɜ:ˈɪdʒʌˌneɪtʌd / / ɔ:ˈrɪdʒʌˌneɪtɪd / Another word for originated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To bring into being; create or start: The company originated from a small family business.

Synonyms & similar words

start develop rise arise initiate originate grow uprise springup begun created established founded incepted initiated instituted introduced launched started conceived generated invented produced pioneered developed formed fabricated spawned

Synonyms by register

Formal

stemmed commenced arose emanated

Informal

started began came from kicked off

Literary

sprang issued dawned

Antonyms

ended ceased concluded terminated stopped finished halted

Common collocations

  • originated from
  • originated in
  • originated with
  • originated as
  • originated the idea
  • originated the concept

Word family

noun origin
verb originate
adjective original
adverb originally

Usage note

This word is often followed by 'from' or 'in' to indicate the source or place of origin. Be careful not to confuse it with 'originating', which is the present participle form.

Example sentences

  1. The idea for this invention originated in my garage.
  2. The tradition of carving pumpkins originated in Ireland.
  3. The band originated in New York City.
  4. The story originated in a dream.
  5. The virus is thought to have originated in bats.

Quotes

  • Change is the constant, the signal for rebirth, the egg of the phoenix. - Christina Baldwin
  • The only source of knowledge is experience. - Albert Einstein
  • The best way to predict the future is to invent it. - Alan Kay

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