generate

verb

gen·er·ate ˈje-nə-ˌrāt How to pronounce generate (audio)

generated; generating

transitive verb

: to bring into existence: such as

: procreate, beget

: to originate by a vital, chemical, or physical process : produce

generate electricity

: to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)

these stories … generate a good deal of psychological suspense

Atlantic

: to define or originate (something, such as a mathematical or linguistic set or structure) by the application of one or more rules or operations

especially : to trace out (something, such as a curve) by a moving point or to trace out (a surface) by a moving curve

Example Sentences

windmills used to generate electricity This business should generate a lot of revenue. We hope to generate some new ideas at the meeting. His theories have generated a great deal of interest among other scientists. Her comments have generated a good deal of excitement. They have been unable to generate much support for their proposals. See More

Recent Examples on the Web But what if the conditions don't generate the solution?

Vogue, 12 Sep. 2022 That’s all the Pats could generate against the upstart, rugged Fish.

Dan Shaughnessy, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 In a division filled with great quarterbacks, can the Chiefs generate enough pass-rush pressure?

Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022 Fields will generate the most buzz, and he very well may be poised to make the greatest improvement in offensive coordinator Luke Getsy’s system.

Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 DE Barryn Sorrell and his line mates up front must generate pressure for the Longhorns to have any hope of slowing Young down.

Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2022 And cooler still, the show would generate local spinoffs, with the spy characters having their own adventures on their home turf.

Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 The best solution to the overdose crisis may generate a few bad-faith attack ads.

Natalie Shure, The New Republic, 31 Aug. 2022 These will generate a perfectly stable pulse, precisely a second long.

WIRED, 27 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	generate
释义	generate verb gen·er·ate ˈje-nə-ˌrāt generated; generating transitive verb 1 : to bring into existence: such as a : procreate, beget b : to originate by a vital, chemical, or physical process : produce generate electricity 2 : to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) these stories … generate a good deal of psychological suspense Atlantic 3 : to define or originate (something, such as a mathematical or linguistic set or structure) by the application of one or more rules or operations especially : to trace out (something, such as a curve) by a moving point or to trace out (a surface) by a moving curve Synonyms beget breed bring bring about bring on catalyze cause create do draw on effect effectuate engender induce invoke make occasion produce prompt result (in) spawn translate (into) work yield See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences windmills used to generate electricity This business should generate a lot of revenue. We hope to generate some new ideas at the meeting. His theories have generated a great deal of interest among other scientists. Her comments have generated a good deal of excitement. They have been unable to generate much support for their proposals. See More Recent Examples on the Web But what if the conditions don't generate the solution? Vogue, 12 Sep. 2022 That’s all the Pats could generate against the upstart, rugged Fish. Dan Shaughnessy, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 In a division filled with great quarterbacks, can the Chiefs generate enough pass-rush pressure? Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022 Fields will generate the most buzz, and he very well may be poised to make the greatest improvement in offensive coordinator Luke Getsy’s system. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 DE Barryn Sorrell and his line mates up front must generate pressure for the Longhorns to have any hope of slowing Young down. Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2022 And cooler still, the show would generate local spinoffs, with the spy characters having their own adventures on their home turf. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 The best solution to the overdose crisis may generate a few bad-faith attack ads. Natalie Shure, The New Republic, 31 Aug. 2022 These will generate a perfectly stable pulse, precisely a second long. WIRED, 27 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin generatus, past participle of generare, from gener-, genus descent, birth — more at kin First Known Use 1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing generate self-generate self-generate Kids Definition generate verb gen·er·ate ˈje-nə-ˌrāt generated; generating : to cause to come into being Windmills can generate electricity. Her comments have generated excitement. Medical Definition generate verb gen·er·ate ˈjen-ə-ˌrāt generated; generating transitive verb : to bring into existence especially : procreate generate innumerable offspring intransitive verb : to produce offspring : propagate generate verb as in to create to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) his rabble-rousing speech generated a lot of controversy among local taxpayers Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance create cause bring produce prompt spawn do induce yield work invoke catalyze make engender beget effect effectuate bring about draw on bring on bring forth occasion promote encourage found introduce breed inaugurate initiate establish give rise to translate (into) develop determine result (in) begin launch cultivate further foster start render enact decide institute pioneer nurture forward innovate contribute (to) conduce (to) set set up nourish father advance turn out Antonyms & Near Antonyms restrict impede limit suppress stifle quash quell dampen squelch subdue repress inhibit smother restrain control check can crush curb put down kill squash destroy rein (in) arrest retard still extinguish quench snuff (out) crack down (on) abolish clamp down (on) demolish liquidate See More
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generate

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