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   o·rig·i·nate

   /əˈrijəˌnāt/

   verb

   • 1. have a specified beginning: "the word originated as a marketing term" Similar arisehave its originderivebeginstartstemspringemergedevelopgrowriseflowemanateissue
   • ▪ create or initiate (something): "he is responsible for originating this particular cliché" Similar inventbe the inventor ofcreateinitiatedevisethink updream upcoinconceivedesignconcoctcontriveformulateformevolvedevelopgenerateengenderproducediscoverset in motionset upput in placeinauguratelaunchmastermindpioneerintroduceestablishinstitutebring aboutfoundgive birth tobe the father/mother ofliterary:begetOpposite terminateend

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from medieval Latin originat- ‘caused to begin’, from Latin origo, origin- ‘source, origin’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. originative adjective

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   Jul 1, 2012 · The meaning of ORIGINATE is to take or have origin : begin. How to use originate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Originate.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishORIGINATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ORIGINATE definition: 1. to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc.: 2. to start something or cause it to…. Learn more.

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   Originate definition: to take its origin or rise; begin; start; arise. See examples of ORIGINATE used in a sentence.

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   Originate is a verb that means to start or create something. You can originate the idea of adding a fancy new coffee machine to your company's break room, and before long, your entire office could be happily drinking mocha lattes.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishORIGINATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   verb. When something originates or when someone originates it, it begins to happen or exist. [formal] This particular plant originated in North Africa. [VERB preposition/adverb] All carbohydrates originate from plants. [VERB preposition/adverb] I suppose no one has any idea who originated the story? [VERB noun] More Synonyms of originate.

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   ORIGINATE meaning: 1. to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc.: 2. to start something or cause it to…. Learn more.

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   Define originate. originate synonyms, originate pronunciation, originate translation, English dictionary definition of originate. v. o·rig·i·nat·ed , o·rig·i·nat·ing , o·rig·i·nates v. tr. To bring into being; create or start: originated the practice of monthly reports. v. intr.

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   verb. originated, originates, originating. To bring into being; esp., to create (something original); invent. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To come into being; begin; start. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To cause to be, to bring into existence; to produce, initiate. [from 17th c.] Wiktionary.

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    Definition of originate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Originate definition: to take its origin or rise; begin; start; arise. See examples of ORIGINATE used in a sentence.