WWordGenerator.org GeneratorsWord ListsBlogAboutGenerate a word Home / O / originate originate verb /ərɪdʒəneɪt/ 4 syllables 9 letters Scrabble 10 WWF 12 Definitions verb bring into being initiatestart verb come into existence; take on form or shape “A new religious movement originated in that country” arisedevelopgrowrisespring upuprise verb begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc. “The flight originates in Calcutta” Look “originate” up elsewhere Wiktionary ↗ Merriam-Webster ↗ Etymonline ↗ Dictionary.com ↗ Want another word?Spin the dictionary for a fresh one. Generate a word →