1. to come into being; to start or begin
Usage: intransitive
2. to create or cause something to begin
Usage: transitive

Examples

• The fire originated in the kitchen.
• This tradition originated in ancient Greece.
• The company originated a new marketing strategy.
• Many English words originate from Latin.
• The idea originated with the research team.
• The river originates in the mountains.
• She originated the concept for the new product.