- present tense form of generate (3rd person singular).
generates
Example Sentences
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The most famous are "lying flat", when people opt out of the rat race entirely, and "involution", a rather clunky term now commonly used to describe intense competition which generates little meaningful reward.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Because each nanoparticle generates such a strong optical signal, even a very small number of particles attached to their target molecules can produce enough light to be detected.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
Manufacturing generates $382 billion a year for California and supports 1.24 million jobs, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
“A higher mix of usage generates higher revenue and cash flow from existing infrastructure, a helpful offset to the financing and credit worries weighing on the group,” Grelck said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
One of the most encouraging developments has come out of Australia, where renewable energy now generates enough power to run 70 percent of Australian homes.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
