generate
/ˈdʒenəreɪt/
gen · er · ate
ˈdʒen · ə · reɪt
English Definition
v. create, produce
Significado en Español
generar, producir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tạo ra, phát sinh
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Example Sentence
The factory generates power.
工厂发电。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
gener(produce)+ate(verb).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is the best synonym for “generate”:
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A
Create
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B
Destroy
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C
Ignore
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D
Follow
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A — Create.
“generate” means v. create, produce
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The huge dam can ______ electricity for the whole city.
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A
consume
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B
waste
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C
generate
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D
absorb
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C — generate.
“generate” means v. create, produce
Common questions about “generate”
What does “generate” mean?
generate — v. create, produce. In Chinese: 产生，生成.
How do you pronounce “generate”?
generate is pronounced /ˈdʒenəreɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: gen · er · ate.
How do you use “generate” in a sentence?
The factory generates power. (工厂发电。)
What are synonyms for “generate”?
produce, create — all close in meaning to generate (v. create, produce).
Is “generate” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. generate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “generate”?
gener(produce)+ate(verb).
