generate

verb

ˈje-nə-ˌrāt How to pronounce generate (audio)
Definition of generatenext
as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) his rabble-rousing speech generated a lot of controversy among local taxpayers

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Recent Examples of generate Iowa’s men’s basketball program once regularly ranked in the top 15 in average attendance, but the last time Iowa generated $4 million in men’s basketball ticket sales was in 2004-05. — Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025 The three-year pact also offers a three percent 401(k) match and terms on artificial intelligence, requiring the company to consent to use a union member’s voice or likeness and allowing workers to decline a byline on work generated or edited by AI. — Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025 While the event generated significant online discussion and participation from some consumer groups, the data suggests its impact on major corporations was muted. — Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 Market Visibility: The forthcoming rebrand generates excitement among partners and prospective customers. — Russell P. Reeder, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for generate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generate
  1. create
  2. cause
  3. bring
  4. produce
  5. prompt
  6. do
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  • As before, no new money is created when original savings are used up.
    — Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Often called the holy grail of clean energy, nuclear fusion creates four times more energy per kilogram of fuel than traditional nuclear fission and 4 million times more than burning coal, with no greenhouse gasses or long-term radioactive waste.
    — Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
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  • Untreated blood clots can affect blood supply to the brain and cause a life-threatening stroke, per the outlet.
    — Latoya Gayle, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The recoil is enough to knock a drone off course and may cause the operator to lose sight of the target.
    — David Hambling, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of cause
Verb
  • That’s what the Dolphins are bringing aboard Wilson to be.
    — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Joe Thuney brings significant upgrade to line March 5: The Bears haven’t had an offensive lineman named first-team All-Pro since 2006.
    — Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of bring
Verb
  • Following the success of the limited series, starring and executive produced by Nicole Kidman and directed and executive produced by Susanne Bier, Netflix is developing a second installment.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The podcast network produces more than 100 hours of weekly content.
    — Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of produce
Verb
  • Korean Air recently unveiled a new logo and livery, prompting mixed reactions from the public.
    — Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
  • At the moment, none of the specific indicators look to be near levels that would prompt the committee to declare recession.
    — Steve Liesman, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of prompt
Verb
  • Then Sterling did some less effective things and got suspended anyway, so that mad idea was, at least, parked for the time being.
    — Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • He’s done stuff that’s gotten him attention that was not acting.
    — Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
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