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Definition of Originate

• (v. t.) To give an origin or beginning to; to cause to be; to bring into existence; to produce as new.
• (v. i.) To take first existence; to have origin or beginning; to begin to exist or act; as, the scheme originated with the governor and council.

Synonyms of Originate

• Arise
• Rise
• Develop
• Uprise
• Spring Up
• Grow
• Initiate
• Start

Antonyms of Originate

Homophones of Originate