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originates

The correct spelling is originates.

How to pronounce originates

verb

Say it like: Ori-jin-ate-s

The correct spelling is originates. 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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