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originate

/ə'rɪdʒə,neɪt/

Synonyms of originate Antonyms of originate Examples of originate Usage of originate Parts of originate Definition that contains originate Words sounding like originate Explanation of originate

verb
bring into being
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Similar:

initiate start

type of:
make create
verb
come into existence; take on form or shape
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"A new religious movement originated in that country"

Similar:

arise develop grow rise spring up uprise

type of:
become
verb
begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.
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"The flight originates in Calcutta"

type of:
begin start

Examples of originate

"A new religious movement originated in that country"
"The flight originates in Calcutta"