Generate
Verb
UK
/ˈdʒen.ə.reɪt/
US
/ˈdʒen.ə.reɪt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
To create or cause something to happen.
Example
"The machine generates power."
"The new project will generate more jobs and help the local economy grow."
"Her speech generated interest and inspired people to join the campaign."
Explanation
Generate means to create, produce, or make something happen. For example, “The sun generates heat and light.” It’s often used for energy, ideas, income, or interest. In business, you might say “The company generated new jobs”. In daily life, you could say “Her speech generated excitement among students”. The word focuses on bringing something into existence or causing it to start.