originate

verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: o-rig-i-nate (4)
English Definition

Have a specified beginning; create or initiate.

Example Sentence

This custom originated in ancient times.

US IPA /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/
UK IPA /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/

Synonyms

begin start arise derive stem

Antonyms

end terminate finish