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

[ Syn: arise , rise , develop , uprise , spring up , grow ]

bring into being; He initiated a new program; Start a foundation

[ Syn: initiate , start ]

begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.; The flight originates in Calcutta'