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generate

Syllabification: (gen·er·ate)

Definition of generate

[with object]

cause (something, especially an emotion or situation) to arise or come about:changes that are likely to generate controversy generate more jobs in the economy
produce (energy, especially electricity).
produce (a set or sequence of items) by performing specified mathematical or logical operations on an initial set.
Linguistics produce (a sentence or other unit, especially a well-formed one) by the application of a finite set of rules to lexical or other linguistic input.
Mathematics form (a line, surface, or solid) by notionally moving a point, line, or surface.

Derivatives

early 16th century (in the sense 'beget, procreate'): from Latin generat- 'created', from the verb generare, from genus, gener- 'stock, race'

Definition of generate in the British & World English dictionary

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