originate

US /əˈrɪdʒ.ən.eɪt/

UK /əˈrɪdʒ.ən.eɪt/

1.

have a specified beginning

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The custom originated in ancient Egypt.

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The idea originated from a brainstorming session.

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arise begin start emerge stem

2.

create or initiate (something)

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He originated the concept of sustainable development.

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The company originated a new marketing strategy.

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create invent devise pioneer initiate

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origin originally original originality original jurisdiction