Meaning & Definition of word "Generate"

Generate

/ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

1. To produce or create something.
- Example: The power plant generates electricity for the entire city.
2. To bring into existence; to cause to be.
- Example: The new marketing strategy aims to generate more interest in the product.
3. To produce a specific result or outcome.
- Example: The committee hopes to generate a detailed report by the end of the month.
4. In computing, to create code or output automatically.
- Example: The software will generate a summary report based on the data input.
5. To give rise to a physical or chemical effect.
- Example: The chemical reaction will generate heat and light.

From Latin 'generare' meaning 'to give birth, produce'

generate leads:

to produce potential sales contacts

generate buzz:

to create excitement about something

generate income:

to produce revenue or profit

generate ideas:

to create thoughts or concepts

generator:

a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy

generation:

the act of producing or creating something, often referring to a group of people born around the same time

regenerate:

to regrow or renew

Meaning: to create something quickly

Example Sentence: I need to generate some ideas for my project, so I'll brainstorm.

Meaning: to make something happen

Example Sentence: Let's generate some excitement for the event!