#1 originate v. [arise, rise, develop, uprise, spring up, grow] 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". wn
#2 originate v. [initiate, start] bring into being; "He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation". wn
#3 originate v. begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.; "The flight originates in Calcutta". wn
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