generate
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.ɹeɪt/
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Also seen as: generates · generating · generated
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To bring into being; give rise to.
Verb
Examples
The discussion generated an uproar.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To produce as a result of a chemical or physical process.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Verb
Examples
Adding concentrated sulphuric acid to water generates heat.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “generate” mean?
To bring into being; give rise to.
Is “generate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.