Scrabble & Words with friends points
- originates is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
- originates is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
- originates is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13
Definition of originates
- bring into being (verb)
Synonyms
- initiate
- start
- come into existence; take on form or shape (verb)
Examples
- A new religious movement originated in that country
Synonyms
- arise
- develop
- grow
- rise
- spring up
- uprise
- begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc. (verb)
Examples
- The flight originates in Calcutta
See definition of originates in Merriam Webster