originate

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Synonyms: original, ordinate, originative, originated, originator, originant, criminate, originals, originates, originary, originable

Antonyms: original, ordinate, originative, originated, originator, originant, criminate, originals, originates, originary, originable

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Verb

1. To cause (someone or something) to be; to bring (someone or something) into existence; to produce or initiate a person or thing. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
   • Einstein originated the theory of relativity.
2. To come into existence; to have origin or beginning; to spring, be derived (from, with).
   • The scheme originated with the governor and council.

Adjective

1. Founded on, having its origin in (something).

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