ORIGINATE

/əˈɹɪdʒɪneɪt/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 12

Scrabble letter values: O1R1I1G2I1N1A1T1E1 = 10

Definition

  1. verb come into existence. — synonyms: arise, rise, develop, uprise, spring_up, grow
  2. verb bring into being. — synonyms: initiate, start
  3. verb begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc..

Examples

  • “take on form or shape”
  • “A new religious movement originated in that country”
  • “a love that sprang up from friendship”

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