Originate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used without object), o·rig·i·nat·ed, o·rig·i·nat·ing.
  1. to take its origin or rise; begin; start; arise: The practice originated during the Middle Ages.
  2. (of a train, bus, or other public conveyance) to begin a scheduled run at a specified place: This train originates at Philadelphia.
verb (used with object), o·rig·i·nat·ed, o·rig·i·nat·ing.
  1. to give origin or rise to; initiate; invent: to originate a better method.
verb
  1. to come or bring into being
  2. (of a bus, train, etc) to begin its journey at a specified point
Originate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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