Word: Generator

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtər/

Definitions

• Noun: A machine that converts one form of energy into another, usually producing electricity from mechanical, thermal, chemical, or nuclear energy. For example: “The power plant uses a generator to produce electricity.”
  • In a broader sense, it can also refer to any device or process that produces something, like a random number generator in computing or a word generator tool for creating new words or ideas.

Verb:

• To create or produce something, especially electricity, using a generator. For example: “This wind turbine can generate enough power for several homes.”
• To create or come up with ideas, content, or solutions; often used in the context of creative work or problem-solving. For example: “The brainstorming session helped us to generate fresh marketing strategies.”

Phrases

• “Emergency generator”: A backup electrical generator used when main power sources fail.
• “Generate income”: To produce revenue or profit, typically through business activities or investments.
• “Randomly generated”: Describing something created by a random process, often referring to levels, passwords, or content in video games.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “A portable generator proved invaluable during the power outage.”
• Verb: “Scientists are researching ways to generate electricity from ocean waves.”
• Creative usage: “The team leader asked everyone to generate unique ideas for the project’s logo design.”

Synonyms

• Producer (in the context of creating energy or other outputs)
• Creator (in the context of generating ideas or content)
• Power source (for the noun meaning related to electricity)
• Innovator (when referring to generating new ideas or concepts)