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originate
(/@/'r/I//dZ//@/,n/eI/t )

verb (v)

  • come into existence; take on form or shape(verb.stative)
    Example:
    A new religious movement originated in that country.
    source: wordnet30
  • bring into being(verb.creation)
    Synonym:
    initiate, start
    source: wordnet30
  • begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.(verb.stative)
    Example:
    The flight originates in Calcutta.
    source: wordnet30
  • To give an origin or beginning to; to cause to be; to bring into existence; to produce as new.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To take first existence; to have origin or beginning; to begin to exist or act; as, the scheme originated with the governor and council.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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