Pronunciation

/ˈdʒenəreɪt/

Definitions

• Verb: (v) To produce or create something, often by a process or from various components. For example: “The scientists generated electricity using solar panels.”

  • Derivatives: generation (n), generative (adj)

  “The power plant generates enough energy to supply the entire city.”

  • To cause something to happen or come about; to give rise to a particular condition or situation. For instance: “The debate generated a lot of interest among the students.”

  “This new project is expected to generate numerous job opportunities.”

• Noun: (n) The act or process of producing or creating something; also, the amount or quantity produced. Example: “The report analyzed the monthly energy generation figures.”

  “Increasing their efficiency has led to a significant boost in their power generation capacity.”

Phrases

• “Generate ideas” means to create or come up with new thoughts or concepts.
• “Generate revenue” refers to making money, usually through business activities.
• “Randomly generated” describes something that is created without predetermined patterns or outcomes.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The wind turbine generates clean energy from the movement of its blades.”
• Noun: “Our company’s main goal is to increase our renewable energy generation.”

Synonyms

• Produce
• Create
• Spawn
• Cause
• Evoke
• Yield
• Fabricate
• Procreate
• Originate
• Bring about