generated

3 definitions • 4 examples

past simple and past participle of

to cause something to exist:

generate interest/excitement Her latest film has generated a lot of interest/excitement.

The new development will generate 1,500 new jobs.

generate revenue/income Selling food will increase the club's ability to generate revenue/income.

to produce energy in a particular form:

generate electricity/power The wind farm may be able to generate enough electricity/power for 2,000 homes.