generate

/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.ɹeɪt/ verb B1

To bring into being; give rise to. (transitive) · The discussion generated an uproar.
To produce as a result of a chemical or physical process. (transitive) · Adding concentrated sulphuric acid to water generates heat.
To procreate, beget. (transitive) · They generated many offspring.
To form a figure from a curve or solid. (transitive) · Rotating a circle generates a sphere.
To appear or occur; be generated. (intransitive)

He/she/it generates · Past generated · Past participle generated · -ing form generating

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Verb forms

Base form: generate
He/she/it: generates
Past: generated
Past participle: generated
-ing form: generating

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Researchers emphasize that harsh self-criticism is entirely counterproductive, as it only generates more negative emotions that fuel further procrastination.

The Emotional Roots of Procrastination, p. 1 · C1

Consequently, their visible presence in residential areas has generated a wide spectrum of public reactions.

Urban Foxes: Thriving in the Concrete Jungle, p. 1 · C1

Furthermore, the constant exposure to the gaze of managers and peers can generate a subtle but persistent sense of anxiety.

The Trouble with Open-Plan Offices, p. 1 · C1

Engineers designed a system to divert this water inland, providing essential irrigation for agriculture while simultaneously generating renewable hydroelectric power.

The Snowy Mountains Scheme, p. 1 · C1

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