Generate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Bring into existence; "The new manager generated a lot of problems"; "The computer bug generated chaos in the office"; "The computer generated this image"; "The earthquake generated a tsunami".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The artist generated a massive sculpture using recycled materials.
- A single misstep generated a chain reaction of events that alerted the entire crew.
- The scientists used the machine to generate simulations of real-world scenarios.
- The lightning storm generated massive power outages across the region.
- The singer's voice was able to generate loud echoes off the empty walls of the auditorium.
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Meaning 2
Give or supply; "The cow brings in 5 liters of milk"; "This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn"; "The estate renders some revenue for the family".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The solar panels installed on the farm's roof can generate about 10 kilowatts of electricity per hour.
- This area is known to generate significant revenue from tourist activities every summer.
- The company's website is designed to generate leads for their sales team to follow up on.
- Several large trees in the area generate considerable amounts of oxygen throughout the year.
- The newly discovered oil field is expected to generate millions of dollars in profit annually.
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Meaning 3
Make (offspring) by reproduction; "Abraham begot Isaac"; "John fathered four daughters".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The queen's lineage can generate countless descendants for generations to come.
- Their strong faith can help to generate numerous offspring who share their values.
- These rabbits are known to generate multiple litters per year due to their high reproductive rate.
- Some species of flowers can generate seeds even without the aid of pollinators.
- The couple's vast estate will generate heirs until the line is eventually depleted.
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Meaning 4
Produce (energy); "We can't generate enough power for the entire city"; "The hydroelectric plant needs to generate more electricity".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The large solar panels can generate enough electricity to power a small village.
- New turbines are being installed to help our wind farm generate more energy independently.
- We can't generate enough power for the entire city using our current equipment.
- It's possible for our new system to generate energy from both wind and solar power.
- The geothermal power plant is expected to generate a significant amount of electricity this year.