originate

 
Pronunciation: /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt, ɒ-/

verb

[no object, with adverbial]
  • have a specified beginning: the word originated as a marketing term
  • [with object] create or initiate (something): he is responsible for originating this particular cliché

Derivatives

origination

Pronunciation: /-ˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

originative

Pronunciation: /-nətɪv/
adjective

Origin:

mid 17th century: from medieval Latin originat- 'caused to begin', from Latin origo, origin- 'source, origin'