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change- (UK) IPA (key): /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/
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- (intransitive) If a person or thing originates from something, they come from or are created by that thing.
- Most scientists believe modern humans originated in Africa about 200,000 years ago.
- The flight, which originated in Newark, ran into trouble about one hour after takeoff.
- The term "cap in hand" originated in England, during the Crimean War.
- Over 60% of the US company's revenues originate elsewhere.
- (transitive) If you originate something, you are the first to think of or it or to do it.
- George Takei, the actor who originated the role of Sulu on Star Trek, released a statement.