originate meaning and definition

ORIGINATE verb

Definition of originate (verb)

1. come into existence; take on form or shape
   • "A new religious movement originated in that country"; "a love that sprang up from friendship"; "the idea for the book grew out of a short story"; "An interesting phenomenon uprose"
   • synonyms: arise, develop, grow, rise, spring up, uprise
2. bring into being
   • "He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation"
   • synonyms: initiate, start
3. begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.
   • "The flight originates in Calcutta"