generate

[jen-uh-reyt] / ˈdʒɛn əˌreɪt /

VERB

produce, create

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achieve bring about cause develop engender make provoke set up spawn

STRONG

accomplish bear beget breed effect form found hatch inaugurate induce initiate institute introduce multiply muster occasion originate parent perform procreate propagate reproduce

WEAK

bring to pass get up give birth to give rise to whip up work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy end fail finish halt kill lose prevent stop

STRONG

close divide ignore neglect terminate throw away

WEAK

break

Example Sentences

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Analysts project Ford Energy could generate $300 million to $600 million in operating profit by 2030.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Some tech companies, which are also selling AI-powered products, are saying that workers can accomplish more with fewer people by using AI to generate code and complete tasks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

We have many North American companies based in Colombia that generate export products of different types.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The company is still in the process of building its first large-scale commercial power plant and doesn’t generate meaningful revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

And both of these opinions generate hatred against you.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

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