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Meaning of the word generate in English

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generate

US /ˈdʒen.ə.reɪt/
UK /ˈdʒen.ə.reɪt/
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Verb

1.

produce or create (something)

Example:
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The new system will generate a lot of data.
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The company aims to generate more revenue this year.
Synonym:
producecreatemakeformdevelop
2.

cause (something, especially an emotion or situation) to arise or come about

Example:
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His speech managed to generate a lot of excitement.
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The incident could generate negative publicity.
Synonym:
causeproducecreateinduceprovoke
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