The difference between Begin and Originate
When used as verbs, begin means to start, to initiate or take the first step into something, whereas originate means to cause to be, to bring into existence.
Begin is also noun with the meaning: beginning.
check bellow for the other definitions of Begin and Originate
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Begin as a verb (ambitransitive):
To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
Examples:
"I began playing the piano at the age of five. Now that everyone is here, we should begin the presentation."
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Begin as a verb (intransitive):
To be in the first stage of some situation
Examples:
"usex The program begins at 9 o'clock on the dot. I rushed to get to class on time, but the lesson had already begun."
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Begin as a verb (intransitive):
To come into existence.
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Begin as a noun (nonstandard):
Beginning; start.
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Originate as a verb (transitive):
To cause to be, to bring into existence; to produce, initiate.
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Originate as a verb (intransitive):
To come into existence; to have origin or beginning; to spring, be derived (, ).
Examples:
"The scheme originated with the governor and council."