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In the third paragraph of "Let George Do It," find a word that means started at a certain point.

3) "What an unpleasant task!" thought George. Surely the idea, "Let George do it," originated in his family. The taunts of the boys now rang in his ears. They often chanted, "It was 18 and 65, George Segundus was then alive, a lazy old drone from the land of . . . " George's thoughts continued to plague him. "Oh, why did my family call me George, and why do I have to work on a day like this? There are so many better things to do!" he thought.

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The answer is: originated.

The verb to originate means to have a specified beginning. Synonyms of originate are begin, arise, have its origin and emerge.

In the third paragraph of "Let George Do It," the idea of making George do all the undesirable work certainly started in his own family. Therefore, after the boys' teasing, he also wonders why his family named him George and why he must strive on a lovely day.