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/ə'rɪdʒə,neɪt/ verb
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DEFINITIONS3
VERB
1

Bring into being.

2

Come into existence; take on form or shape.

“A new religious movement originated in that country”

3

Begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.

“The flight originates in Calcutta”

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Starts & ends withO … E
Syllableso · rig · i · nate
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