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ORIGINATES

10 letters · 5 syllables · verb

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Definition of ORIGINATES

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 ORIGINATES

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Antonyms of ORIGINATES

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Examples of ORIGINATES in a Sentence

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

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
5
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is ORIGINATES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: ORIGINATES uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ORIGINATES

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

Letter originates Total
Scrabble 1112111111 11
WWF 1113121111 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ORIGINATES

100 words from the letters in ORIGINATES

How to Use ORIGINATES in Word Games

ORIGINATES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ORIGINATES

What does ORIGINATES mean?
ORIGINATES is a verb. To cause to be, to bring into existence; to produce, initiate.
Is ORIGINATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ORIGINATES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ORIGINATES worth in Scrabble?
ORIGINATES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from ORIGINATES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ORIGINATES. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ORIGINATES?
Synonyms of ORIGINATES include: begin, initiate, spring to life, take shape. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.