gen·er·ate 
/ˈʤɛnəˌreɪt/ verb
gen·er·ates; gen·er·at·ed; gen·er·at·ing /ˈʤɛnəˌreɪt/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to produce (something) or cause (something) to be produced
▪ windmills used to generate electricity ▪ generate heat ▪ This business should generate a lot of revenue. ▪ We hope to generate some new ideas at the meeting. ▪ a computer-generated list [=a list that was made by a computer program] 2 : to be the cause of or reason for (something, such as interest or excitement)
▪ His theories have generated a great deal of interest among other scientists. ▪ Her comments have generated a good deal of excitement/controversy. ▪ They have been unable to generate much support for their proposals.
▪ windmills used to generate electricity ▪ generate heat ▪ This business should generate a lot of revenue. ▪ We hope to generate some new ideas at the meeting. ▪ a computer-generated list [=a list that was made by a computer program]
▪ His theories have generated a great deal of interest among other scientists. ▪ Her comments have generated a good deal of excitement/controversy. ▪ They have been unable to generate much support for their proposals.
— gen·er·a·tive /ˈʤɛnrətɪv/ adjective, technical
▪ generative power
/ˈʤɛnrətɪv/ adjective, technical ▪ generative power
