Generate - definition of generate by The Free Dictionary 1 to bring into existence; originate; produce: to generate ideas 2 to create by a natural or chemical process: to generate heat 3 to be a source or cause of; inspire: to generate enthusiasm 4 to reproduce; procreate
generate - WordReference. com Dictionary of English gen•er•ate ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt v [~ + object], -at•ed, -at•ing to bring into existence; produce; originate: to generate ideas to create by a natural or chemical process: They used the waterfalls to generate power to inspire: to generate enthusiasm See -gen-