Generated — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb phrase /ˈje-nə-ˌrāt/ (verb) /ˌself-ˈje-nə-ˌrāt/ (verb) gen·er·ate

Meaning & Definition of Generated

Generated (verb)

  1. to bring into existence
  2. procreate, beget
  3. to create by means of a defined process, produce
  4. to generate (something, such as electricity or funds) by or for oneself

Generated (phrase)

  1. —used to say that something or someone causes anger without making something (such as an issue under discussion) better understood

Generated (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)

    "his rabble-rousing speech generated a lot of controversy among local taxpayers"

    similar: begot, bred, brought, brought about, brought on, catalyzed, caused, created, did, drew on, effected, effectuated, engendered, induced, invoked, made, occasioned, produced, prompted, resulted (in), spawned, translated (into), worked, yielded, brought forth, gave rise to
    related: conduced (to), contributed (to), decided, determined, began, established, fathered, founded, inaugurated, initiated, innovated, instituted, introduced, launched, pioneered, set, set up, started, advanced, cultivated, developed, encouraged, forwarded, fostered, furthered, nourished, nurtured, promoted, enacted, rendered, turned out
    near: impeded, limited, restricted, clamped down (on), cracked down (on), crushed, dampened, put down, quashed, quelled, repressed, smothered, squashed, squelched, stifled, subdued, suppressed, arrested, checked, controlled, curbed, inhibited, reined (in), restrained, retarded, canned (slang), killed, snuffed (out), stilled, abolished, demolished, destroyed, extinguished, liquidated, quenched

Related Entry: Generate (verb)

Generate is a different word from Generated. The synonyms below are for generate, not for generated.

  1. to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)

    "his rabble-rousing speech generated a lot of controversy among local taxpayers"

    similar: beget, breed, bring, bring about, bring on, catalyze, cause, create, do, draw on, effect, effectuate, engender, induce, invoke, make, occasion, produce, prompt, result (in), spawn, translate (into), work, yield, bring forth, give rise to
    related: conduce (to), contribute (to), decide, determine, begin, establish, father, found, inaugurate, initiate, innovate, institute, introduce, launch, pioneer, set, set up, start, advance, cultivate, develop, encourage, forward, foster, further, nourish, nurture, promote, enact, render, turn out
    near: impede, limit, restrict, clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, dampen, put down, quash, quell, repress, smother, squash, squelch, stifle, subdue, suppress, arrest, check, control, curb, inhibit, rein (in), restrain, retard, can (slang), kill, snuff (out), still, abolish, demolish, destroy, extinguish, liquidate, quench

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Generated

The most common words with a similar meaning to Generated:

begot, bred, brought, brought about, brought on, catalyzed, caused, created, did, drew on, effected, effectuated, engendered, induced, invoked, made, occasioned, produced, prompted, resulted (in), spawned, translated (into), worked, yielded, brought forth, gave rise to

Related Words for Generated

conduced (to), contributed (to), decided, determined, began, established, fathered, founded, inaugurated, initiated, innovated, instituted, introduced, launched, pioneered, set, set up, started, advanced, cultivated, developed, encouraged, forwarded, fostered, furthered, nourished, nurtured, promoted, enacted, rendered

Near Antonyms of Generated

impeded, limited, restricted, clamped down (on), cracked down (on), crushed, dampened, put down, quashed, quelled, repressed, smothered, squashed, squelched, stifled, subdued, suppressed, arrested, checked, controlled, curbed, inhibited, reined (in), restrained, retarded, canned, killed, snuffed (out), stilled, abolished

Word Forms of Generated

Inflections: generating, generates, self-generated, self-generating, self-generates

Origin & Etymology of Generated

Latin generatus, past participle of generare, from gener-, genus descent, birth kin

First known use: 1509

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Generated

Frequently Asked Questions about Generated

What does "Generated" mean?

"Generated" means to bring into existence. As an a verb and a phrase, it is defined as: to bring into existence.

What is another word for "Generated"?

Other words for "Generated" include begot, bred, brought, brought about, brought on, catalyzed, caused and created. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Generated" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Generated"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Generated". Common alternatives include begot, bred, brought, brought about, brought on, catalyzed, caused, created, did and drew on.

How do you use "Generated" in a sentence?

Examples of "Generated" in a sentence: "his rabble-rousing speech generated a lot of controversy among local taxpayers".

Is "Generated" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Generated" can be used as a verb and a phrase, depending on the context.

Is "Generated" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Generated"?

"Generated" is pronounced /ˈje-nə-ˌrāt/ as a verb and /ˌself-ˈje-nə-ˌrāt/ as a verb and divided into syllables as gen·er·ate.

What is the origin of the word "Generated"?

"Generated" comes from Latin generatus, past participle of generare, from gener-, genus descent, birth kin. First known use: 1509.