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originate

The correct spelling is originate.

How to pronounce originate

/əˈɹɪdʒɪneɪt/
verb

IPA: /əˈɹɪdʒɪneɪt/

Say it like: Ori-jin-ate

The correct spelling is originate. To cause to be, to bring into existence; to produce, initiate. For example: "The scheme originated with the governor and council."

Usage Examples

The scheme originated with the governor and council.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To cause to be, to bring into existence; to produce, initiate.
  2. 2.To come into existence; to have origin or beginning; to spring, be derived (from, with).

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