Synonyms for

Originating

Verb / ɜ:ˈɪdʒʌˌneɪtɪŋ / Another word for originating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To bring into being; create or start

Synonyms & similar words

start develop rise arise initiate originate grow uprise springup beginning commencing starting initiating inaugurating pioneering launching establishing founding instituting creating producing generating forming causing engendering providing supplying

Synonyms by register

Formal

commencing initiating deriving stemming emanating

Informal

starting coming from kicking off getting going

Literary

birthing springing issuing

Antonyms

ending terminating concluding ceasing stopping finishing cessation

Common collocations

  • originating from
  • originating in
  • originating the process
  • originating the idea
  • originating the movement
  • originating the research
  • originating the company

Word family

noun origin
verb originate
adjective original
adverb originally

Usage note

This word is the present participle of 'originate', often used to describe the source or beginning of something. It is generally used in formal or neutral contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The river originates in the mountains.
  2. The tradition of Christmas trees originated in Germany.
  3. The idea for the new game originated from a child's drawing.
  4. The company's success is said to have originated from a simple idea.
  5. The conflict originated from a misunderstanding.

Quotes

  • All great deeds and all great thoughts have a ridiculous beginning. - Albert Camus
  • The origin of all great art is love. - Pablo Picasso
  • The origin of the absurd idea of immortal life is easy to discover; it is kept alive by hope and fear, by childish faith, and by cowardice. - Clarence Darrow

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