1.VerbTo cause (someone or something) to be; to bring (someone or something) into existence; to produce or initiate a person or thing. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
"Einstein originated the theory of relativity."
2.VerbTo come into existence; to have origin or beginning; to spring, be derived (from, with).
"The scheme originated with the governor and council."
3.AdjectiveFounded on, having its origin in (something).