Definition of: originate

(ə·rij′ə·nāt) v. ·nat·ed, ·nat·ing v.t.
To bring into existence; create, initiate.
—v.i. To come into existence; have origin; arise. See synonyms under INSTITUTE, PRODUCE, PROPAGATE.
—o·rig′i·na′tion noun
—o·rig′i·na′tive adjective
—o·rig′i·na′tive·ly adverb
—o·rig′i·na′tor noun