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ORIGINATE

/əˈɹɪdʒɪneɪt/

9 letters · 4 syllables · verb

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Definition of ORIGINATE

verb

To cause to be, to bring into existence; to produce, initiate.

verb

To come into existence; to have origin or beginning; to spring, be derived (from, with).

"The scheme originated with the governor and council."

Synonyms of ORIGINATE

Words with similar meaning

begin initiate spring to life take shape

Antonyms of ORIGINATE

Words with opposite meaning

destinate end terminate

Examples of ORIGINATE in a Sentence

  • "The scheme originated with the governor and council."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
4
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
12
points

Is ORIGINATE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ORIGINATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: ORIGINATE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ORIGINATE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter originate Total
Scrabble 111211111 10
WWF 111312111 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ORIGINATE

100 words from the letters in ORIGINATE

8-letter words

rigatoni 9/11 USUKWWF

7-letter words

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6-letter words

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5-letter words

genii 6/8 USUKWWF agone 6/8 USUKWWF genoa 6/8 USUKWWF gonia 6/8 USUKWWF ngaio 6/8 UK anger 6/8 USUKWWF range 6/8 USUKWWF regna 6/8 USUKWWF renga 6/8 UK agrin 6/8 UK garni 6/8 USUKWWF grain 6/8 USUKWWF reign 6/8 USUKWWF renig 6/8 USUKWWF iring 6/8 USUKWWF orgia 6/7 UK argon 6/8 USUKWWF garon 6/8 UK groan 6/8 USUKWWF nagor 6/8 UK orang 6/8 USUKWWF organ 6/8 USUKWWF

How to Use ORIGINATE in Word Games

ORIGINATE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ORIGINATE

What does ORIGINATE mean?
ORIGINATE is a verb. To cause to be, to bring into existence; to produce, initiate.
Is ORIGINATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ORIGINATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ORIGINATE worth in Scrabble?
ORIGINATE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from ORIGINATE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ORIGINATE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ORIGINATE?
Synonyms of ORIGINATE include: begin, initiate, spring to life, take shape. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.