originate in WordNet English dictionary

1. 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"
   originate  arise  rise  develop  uprise  spring up  grow 
   
2. bring into being
   "He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation"
   originate  initiate  start 
   
3. begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.
   "The flight originates in Calcutta"
   originate