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originate in Dutch

originate in Dutch is voortkomen — originate means to come into existence, or to have a particular starting point.

originate in Dutch

voortkomen
verb
(intransitive) To come into existence; to have origin or beginning; to spring, be derived (from, with). [from 18th c.]

What does "originate" mean?

  1. verb To come into existence, or to have a particular starting point.
    "The tradition originated in medieval France."
  2. verb To create or bring something into being.
    "The company originated the idea of flat-pack furniture."
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originate in a sentence

  • The tradition originated in medieval France.
  • The fire is believed to have originated in the kitchen.
  • The company originated the idea of flat-pack furniture.

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What is "originate" in Dutch?

"originate" in Dutch is voortkomen. originate means: To come into existence, or to have a particular starting point.

How do you use "originate" in a sentence?

Example: "The tradition originated in medieval France." In Dutch, "originate" is voortkomen.

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