What is the meaning of originate?

Come into existence; take on form or shape.
- usage: "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"
- synonyms: arise, rise, develop, uprise, spring up, grow
Bring into being.
- usage: "He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation"
- synonyms: initiate, start
Begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc..
- usage: "The flight originates in Calcutta"

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