Definitions for originates

originates o·rig·i·nate

Spelling: [uh-rij-uh-neyt]
IPA: /əˈrɪdʒ əˌneɪt/

Originates is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 1133 anagrams from letters in originates (aegiinorst).

Definitions for originates

verb (used with object)

  1. to give origin or rise to; initiate; invent:

verb (used without object)

  1. to take its origin or rise; begin; start; arise:
  2. (of a train, bus, or other public conveyance) to begin a scheduled run at a specified place:

Origin of originates

1645-55; probably back formation from origination (Latin orīginātiō etymology; see origin, -ate1,

Examples for originates

One often detects an article which genius alone could originate and produce.

By whom were they exhibited, or with whom did they originate?

And aside from that, it was likely unconstitutional because bills that raise revenue must originate in the House.

He is the most public face attached to policies he facilitated but did not originate.

But where do air pollutants in northern China, in particular Beijing, originate?

His disgust for them did not, indeed, originate with himself.

This was a moment of exquisite satisfaction; but whence did it originate?

But from what quarter is this universal empire in Europe to originate?

Inflammations of the body come from burnings and inflamings, and all of them originate in bile.

Such whims are only impressive as we originate them, I think; they are not to be communicated.

Word Value for originates
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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