originate vs swell

swell vs originate

originate is not a noun while swell is a noun.

originate is not an adjective while swell is an adjective.

originate and swell both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
originate	No	No	Yes	No
swell	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, swell is a hyponym of originate; that is, swell is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than originate:

originate: come into existence; take on form or shape
swell: come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)

Other hyponyms of originate include resurge, come forth, emerge, come, follow, well up, head.

originate (noun)	swell (noun)
	a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
	the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
	a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)
	a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

originate (adjective)	swell (adjective)
	excellent

originate (verb)	swell (verb)
bring into being	expand abnormally
come into existence; take on form or shape	cause to become swollen
begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.	increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
	come up, as of a liquid
	become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger
	come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)

Difference between originate and swell

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