originates

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A form of originate — To cause (someone or something) to be; to bring (someone or something) into existence; to produce or initiate a person or thing.

Less commonScrabble 11

Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of originate
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APA

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Chicago

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