originate

6 definitions • 9 examples

to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc.:

originate in Although the technology originated in the UK, it has been developed in the US

originate among The game is thought to have originated among the native peoples of Alaska.

to start something or cause it to happen:

Who originated the saying "Small is beautiful"?

to come from or begin in a particular place or situation:

Jazz originated in the US and is now popular throughout the world.

to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc.:

originate in Although the technology originated in the UK, it has been developed in the US.

originate at This flight originated at Los Angeles airport and is continuing to Boston and then Madrid.

originate from sb/sth They are studying complaints believed to have originated from retailers.

to start something or cause it to happen:

We plan to improve our marketing program using ideas originated by our customers.

to arrange a new loan or investment :

A mortgage broker matches borrowers with lenders but does not originate or service mortgages.