- 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
"Our study shows, more precisely than ever before, how much carbon is safely stored in the seabed - and just how much of the decomposed material actually originates from the old permafrost," says Manuel Ruben.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
It features an area called Scotland's Larder in which different regions take turns to highlight and sell food which originates from that area.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Around 85% of Anthropic’s revenue is enterprise-based, while the majority of Open AI’s turnover originates from ChatGPT consumer subscriptions, the vast majority of which are free tier, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 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
