originate

/əˈɹɪdʒɪneɪt/

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).

    The scheme originated with the governor and council.

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