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generate
[jen-uh-reyt]
verb (used with object)
to bring into existence; cause to be; produce.
Synonyms: , , , ,to create by a vital or natural process.
to create and distribute vitally and profusely.
He generates ideas that we all should consider.
A good diplomat generates good will.
to reproduce; procreate.
to produce by a chemical process.
Mathematics.
to trace (a figure) by the motion of a point, straight line, or curve.
to act as base for all the elements of a given set.
The number 2 generates the set 2, 4, 8, 16.
Linguistics.to produce or specify (a grammatical sentence or other construction or set of constructions) by the application of a rule or set of rules in a generative grammar.
verb (used without object)
to reproduce; propagate.
generate
/ ˈɛəˌɪ /
verb
to produce or bring into being; create
(also intr) to produce (electricity), esp in a power station
to produce (a substance) by a chemical process
maths linguistics to provide a precise criterion or specification for membership in (a set)
these rules will generate all the noun phrases in English
geometry to trace or form by moving a point, line, or plane in a specific way
circular motion of a line generates a cylinder
Other Word Forms
- intergenerating adjective
- nongenerating adjective
- pregenerate verb (used with object)
- ungenerated adjective
- ungenerating adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of generate1
Example Sentences
His pitching mechanics became more consistent, generating the kind of power and accuracy to cause people to repeatedly use the word “special” in describing him on the mound.
Though viewership is down and can drag on a company’s stock price, traditional broadcast TV still makes money, making it important to manage costs and generate profit for as long as possible.
His fastball averaged only 88.4 mph, down a tick from its already diminished average, and it generated no whiffs.
The Mexican soccer federation generates about a third of its annual income in the U.S. through matchday income, TV rights and sponsorship deals driven by the large Mexican and Mexican-American fan base in the country.
He said he has been following news and rumors of the raids online, and that the fear generated by them and the protests in response have been devastating for his company and other small businesses.
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