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v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdʒɛnɝˌeɪtəd// UK //dʒˈɛnəɹˌeɪtɪd// gen·er·at·ed
v. to produce or create something, especially energy, money, or new ideas.
v. to produce or create something through a physical or intellectual process. Transitive; frequently used in technical contexts regarding power or data, and in business regarding revenue or interest.
The new wind farm generated enough power for the whole town.
The marketing campaign generated a lot of excitement among younger customers before the product even launched.
While the primary goal was to provide a public service, the initiative also generated significant tax revenue that the city reinvested into local infrastructure projects.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; often appears in the passive voice in technical writing.