Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Originated.
How to pronounce originated:
US
Originated - as a verb
Come into existence; take on form or shape
Example: "A new religious movement originated in that country"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arisedevelopgrowrisespring upupriseHypernyms (Closely Related)
becomeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bring into being
Example: "He initiated a new program"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
initiatestartHypernyms (Closely Related)
createmakeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.
Example: "The flight originates in calcutta"
Example Sentences
"The tradition of exchanging wedding rings originated in ancient Egypt."
"Pizza is believed to have originated in Italy."
"The concept of democracy originated in ancient Greece."
"The idea for the telephone originated from Alexander Graham Bell."
"The sport of basketball originated in the United States."
Word Game Points
Is ORIGINATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, originated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ORIGINATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is ORIGINATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, originated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordORIGINATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is ORIGINATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, originated is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordORIGINATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.