Meaning & Definition of Originate in English
English⟶
Originate
/ərɪʤənet/
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"
synonym:
- originate,
- arise,
- rise,
- develop,
- uprise,
- spring up,
- grow
2. Bring into being
- "He initiated a new program"
- "Start a foundation"
synonym:
- originate,
- initiate,
- start
3. Begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.
- "The flight originates in calcutta"
synonym:
- originate
Examples of using
Where did the Olympic Games originate?
I must know where these quotations originate.