generate

verb
UK: /ˈdʒenəreɪt/
US: /ˈdʒenəreɪt/

  1. To produce or create something.

    1. The machine can generate electricity for the whole building.
    2. The new policy will generate more jobs and boost the local economy.

  2. To cause something to exist or happen.

    1. His comments generated a lot of controversy online after the interview.
    2. The software can generate complex reports with just a few clicks.

  3. To produce offspring.

    1. Many animals generate several offspring at once during mating season.
    2. They are hoping to generate a large family as soon as possible.

Synonyms

form initiate produce engender develop breed create

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "generate" in English means: To produce or create something., To cause something to exist or happen., To produce offspring..

The phonetic transcription of "generate" is /ˈdʒenəreɪt/ in British English and /ˈdʒenəreɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "generate": form, initiate, produce, engender, develop, breed, create.

Example usage of "generate": "The machine can generate electricity for the whole building.". More examples on the page.