Originate

To begin or to come from a particular place or idea. For example, a story can originate from a dream or a real-life event.

Examples

• Many scientists believe that the idea for the first airplane originated from observing how birds fly through the air effortlessly.
• The story of how chocolate originated from ancient Mesoamerican cultures shows us how people have enjoyed this sweet treat for thousands of years.
• In our science class, we learned that the water cycle originates from the sun’s heat causing water to evaporate and turn into clouds.

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