- present tense form of originate (3rd person singular).
originates
Example Sentences
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The classic example is of dubious historical accuracy, but originates from the British occupation of India.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
This new external impulse to reshape the Middle East originates not in grand chanceries but in nongovernmental movements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
He says that in his homeland there is much more focus on quality and that people are most concerned about where the product originates and what it tastes like.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Maybe it should use interest-rate and balance-sheet policy to lean against debt-fueled asset price appreciation, regardless of where that debt originates.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
The theory of signs originates in the law, and signs are treated as if they speak because court cases are discursive performances.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
