voortkomen — meaning in English

English meaning

• originate verb To come into existence, or to have a particular starting point.
• proceed verb To move forward or continue on, especially after a pause.

Senses

voortkomen is used for these senses in English:

• originate (intransitive) To come into existence; to have origin or beginning; to spring, be derived (from, with). [from 18th c.]
• proceed To come from; to have as its source or origin.

originate — full definition

1. verb To come into existence, or to have a particular starting point.
2. verb To create or bring something into being.

proceed — full definition

1. verb To move forward or continue on, especially after a pause.
2. verb To take legal action against someone.

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