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originate - Dictionary definition and meaning for originate
ORIGINATE
(verb) bring into being
"He initiated a new program", "Start a foundation"
synonyms : initiate , start(verb) 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(verb) begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.
"The flight originates in Calcutta"
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