originate

/əˈrɪdʒəneɪt/
verb
  1. To begin or come into existence from a particular source or place.
    • The tradition originated in ancient Greece.
    • Most of the river's water originates from melting snow in the mountains.
    • The idea for the new product originated during a team meeting.
  2. To create or start something for the first time.
    • The company originated a new method for recycling plastic.
    • The scientist originated the theory that changed modern physics.
    • She originated the plan to build a community garden.
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