1verb
come into existence; take on form or shape
“A new religious movement originated in that country”
01 Word definition
originate
9 letters · 5 vowels · 4 consonants
Is ORIGINATE a word?
Yes. ORIGINATE is a 9-letter verb. come into existence; take on form or shape Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
O-R-I-G-I-N-A-T-EHow do you spell ORIGINATE?
ORIGINATE contains 9 letters, begins with O, and ends with E.
Check another spelling →Meaning and definition
2verb
begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.
“The flight originates in Calcutta”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗ariserisedevelopuprisespring upgrow
02 Letter breakdown
How is ORIGINATE spelled?
O1R2I3G4I5N6A7T8E9
03 Word-game status
Can you play ORIGINATE?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 10 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
Words With Friends
Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
FAQ Quick answers
About ORIGINATE.
How do you spell ORIGINATE?
ORIGINATE is spelled O-R-I-G-I-N-A-T-E. It contains 9 letters.