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originate
verb
bring into being
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Pronunciation
əˈɹɪdʒɪneɪt
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verb
bring into being
“He initiated a new program”
verb
come into existence; take on form or shape
“A new religious movement originated in that country”
verb
begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.
“The flight originates in Calcutta”
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Example Sentences
He initiated a new program
Start a foundation
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
The flight originates in Calcutta
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