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	generates
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 generates verb present tense third-person singular of generate as in creates 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 creates causes brings produces prompts spawns does induces invokes yields works catalyzes engenders makes begets effects brings about effectuates brings on draws on promotes occasions encourages breeds brings forth introduces inaugurates initiates establishes translates (into) determines founds gives rise to launches begins results (in) develops fosters cultivates starts renders decides enacts nurtures furthers nourishes pioneers innovates institutes conduces (to) contributes (to) fathers forwards sets sets up turns out advances Antonyms & Near Antonyms restricts impedes limits suppresses dampens inhibits represses stifles subdues smothers quells controls restrains checks crushes squashes arrests reins (in) kills destroys curbs squelches quashes retards abolishes extinguishes clamps down (on) demolishes quenches liquidates cracks down (on) puts down snuffs (out) stills cans See More
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