generate

pronunciation

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  • Verb:
    bring into existence
    give or supply
    produce (energy)
    make children

Word Origin

generate (v.)
c. 1500, "to beget" (offspring), a back-formation from generation or else from Latin generatus, past participle of generare "to beget, produce," from genus "race, kind" (see genus). In reference to natural forces, conditions, substances, etc., from 1560s. Related: Generated; generating.

Synonym

Example

1. How do companies generate new ideas ?
2. Scientists have discovered how to generate new hair follicles in adult mammals .
3. But the investigation will generate enormous media interest .
4. At worst , it will generate serial depression and default among member countries .
5. This will generate tensions that could destroy the european union .

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