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originate in Greek

originate in Greek is γεννώ, προέρχομαι — originate means to come into existence, or to have a particular starting point.

originate in Greek

γεννώ
verb
Pronounced: genno
(transitive) To cause (someone or something) to be; to bring (someone or something) into existence; to produce or initiate a person or thing. [from 17th c.]
γεννώ
verb
Pronounced: genno
(intransitive) To come into existence; to have origin or beginning; to spring, be derived (from, with). [from 18th c.]
προέρχομαι
verb
Pronounced: proerchomai
(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 Greek?

"originate" in Greek is γεννώ, προέρχομαι. originate means: To come into existence, or to have a particular starting point.

How do you pronounce γεννώ?

"originate" in Greek is γεννώ, pronounced "genno".

How do you use "originate" in a sentence?

Example: "The tradition originated in medieval France." In Greek, "originate" is γεννώ, προέρχομαι.

Are there other ways to say "originate" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "originate": γεννώ, προέρχομαι.

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