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Generate

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈdʒenəreɪt/","/ˈdʒenəreɪts/","/ˈdʒenəreɪtɪd/","/ˈdʒenəreɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈdʒenəreɪt/","/ˈdʒenəreɪts/","/ˈdʒenəreɪtɪd/","/ˈdʒenəreɪtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Generate

to produce energy, especially electricity

In simple words: to make or produce something

Generate in a sentence

• The wind turbines are used to **generate electricity**.
• to generate heat/power
• Living cells generate energy from food.
• to **generate revenue/income/profit**
• We need someone to generate new ideas.
• The proposal has **generated **a lot of **interest**.
• The lottery is expected to generate substantial funds for charities.
• People used to believe that dirt spontaneously generated disease.
• a sequence of randomly generated fractions
• We generated 10 data sets, which we used to run each of the models.

How to use Generate

Used in both formal and informal contexts, it is often used in technical or creative discussions. Avoid using it in very casual conversations unless referring to ideas or concepts.

Grammar pattern

generate + object

Memory hint

Imagine a giant generator producing new ideas like a factory.

Related words

Collocations with Generate

• quickly
• automatically
• spontaneously
• help (to)
• be used to
• be expected to
• from

Synonyms for Generate

• produce
• create
• develop
• formulate
• construct

Opposites of Generate

• destroy
• terminate

Common mistakes with Generate

• Using 'generate' without an object (e.g. saying 'I will generate' instead of 'I will generate a report').
• Confusing 'generate' with 'create' when the context involves a physical product.
• Thinking 'generate' can only apply to technology, while it can also refer to ideas.

Frequently asked questions about Generate

What does Generate mean?

to make or produce something

What is the definition of Generate?

to produce energy, especially electricity

How do you use Generate in a sentence?

The wind turbines are used to **generate electricity**.

Can you give another example of Generate?

to generate heat/power

What are synonyms for Generate?

Common alternatives include produce, create, develop, formulate, construct.

What is the opposite of Generate?

Opposite meanings include destroy, terminate.

What words go with Generate?

It commonly pairs with quickly, automatically, spontaneously, help (to), be used to, be expected to, from.

What are common mistakes when using Generate?

Using 'generate' without an object (e.g. saying 'I will generate' instead of 'I will generate a report'). Confusing 'generate' with 'create' when the context involves a physical product. Thinking 'generate' can only apply to technology, while it can also refer to ideas.

How do you pronounce Generate?

US: /["/ˈdʒenəreɪt/","/ˈdʒenəreɪts/","/ˈdʒenəreɪtɪd/","/ˈdʒenəreɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdʒenəreɪt/","/ˈdʒenəreɪts/","/ˈdʒenəreɪtɪd/","/ˈdʒenəreɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Generate?

Used in both formal and informal contexts, it is often used in technical or creative discussions. Avoid using it in very casual conversations unless referring to ideas or concepts.

What CEFR level is Generate?

"Generate" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.