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Originate

/əˈɹɪdʒɪneɪt/

To cause to be, to bring into existence; to produce, initiate.

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📖 Definitions of "Originate"

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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