Definition of "originate" in Englisch

verb

1. (transitive) To cause (someone or something) to be; to bring (someone or something) into existence; to produce or initiate a person or thing.

   • Einstein originated the theory of relativity.

2. (intransitive) To come into existence; to have origin or beginning; to spring, be derived (from, with).

   • The scheme originated with the governor and council.

adjective

1. (obsolete, rare, with 'upon') Founded on, having its origin in (something).