- present tense form of generate (3rd person singular).
generates
Example Sentences
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The team first identified a major contributor to the disease: an overgrowth of the bacterium Clostridium perfringens, which generates ammonia inside the gut.
From Science Daily • Jul. 11, 2026
Instead, the hero turned out to be a player who generates far fewer headlines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026
In the City of Commerce, the Commerce Casino generates 40% of the city’s general fund, and employs 2,200 people.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026
The rest of the game depends on Infantino and the money Fifa generates.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
The steam is used to turn a turbine, which generates electricity.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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