originate

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.

   The flight originates in Calcutta

2. 2
   verb

   To cause (someone or something) to be; to bring (someone or something) into existence; to produce or initiate a person or thing.

   Einstein originated the theory of relativity.

3. 3
   verb

   To come into existence; to have origin or beginning; to spring, be derived (from, with).

   The scheme originated with the governor and council.

4. 4
   adj

   Founded on, having its origin in (something).

   My Testimony to and Abhorrence of every Invasion..against Christs Royal prerogative,..Originate upon and derivate from that which they call the Supremacy

5. 5
   verb

   bring into being

6. 6
   verb

   come into existence

Etymology

From Medieval Latin orīginātus, perfect passive participle of orīginō (“to begin, give rise to”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) for more), from orīgō (orīgin- in compounds) + -ō. Compare Italian originare and Spanish originar.