originate definition

1. come into existence; take on form or shape
• examples: A new religious movement originated in that country
• examples: a love that sprang up from friendship
• examples: the idea for the book grew out of a short story
• examples: An interesting phenomenon uprose
2. bring into being
• examples: He initiated a new program
• examples: Start a foundation
3. begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.
• examples: The flight originates in Calcutta