past and past participle
Began in a particular place, time, or situation, or came from a particular source.
The tradition originated in Mexico.
The company originated as a small family business.
American English
How to pronounce originated
verbB2Common word
uhRIHjuhnaydihd
/əˈɹɪ.ʤəˌneɪ.ɾɪd̚/
5 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of originate
Originated is used as both the past form and the past participle of originate.
Began in a particular place, time, or situation, or came from a particular source.
What to listen for
“Originated” is usually pronounced /əˈɹɪ.ʤəˌneɪ.ɾɪd̚/, but some speakers use /ɔˈɹɪ.ʤəˌneɪ.ɾɪd̚/.
Usual pronunciation/əˈɹɪ.ʤəˌneɪ.ɾɪd̚/
Less common alternate/ɔˈɹɪ.ʤəˌneɪ.ɾɪd̚/
Meanings & examples
past and past participle
Was the first person or group to create an idea, plan, or method.
The designer originated the concept for the logo.
The team originated a new training method.
Useful expressions
to begin with a particular person or group
The idea originated with our sales team.
to begin in a particular form or as a particular kind of thing
The business originated as a family workshop.
Related words & forms
Before -ing, drop the final e: originating.