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May 27, 2012
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Synonyms for originate

Verb

1. originate, arise, rise, develop, uprise, spring up, grow, become
usage: come into existence; take on form or shape; "A new religious movement originated in that country"; "a love that sprang up from friendship"; "the idea for the book grew out of a short story"; "An interesting phenomenon uprose"
2. originate, initiate, start, make, create, originate in
usage: bring into being; "He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation"
3. originate, begin, start
usage: begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.; "The flight originates in Calcutta"
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