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ORIGINATED

(verb)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Originated.

How to pronounce originated:

US

Originated - as a verb

Come into existence; take on form or shape

Example: "A new religious movement originated in that country"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arise5develop13grow8rise4spring upuprise8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
become12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bring into being

Example: "He initiated a new program"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
initiate8start5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create8make10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.

Example: "The flight originates in calcutta"

Example Sentences

"The tradition of exchanging wedding rings originated in ancient Egypt."
"Pizza is believed to have originated in Italy."
"The concept of democracy originated in ancient Greece."
"The idea for the telephone originated from Alexander Graham Bell."
"The sport of basketball originated in the United States."
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Word Game Points

Is ORIGINATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, originated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ORIGINATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is ORIGINATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, originated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ORIGINATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is ORIGINATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, originated is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ORIGINATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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