Synonyms for

Generating

Verb / ˈdʒenɜ:ˌeɪtɪŋ / Another word for generating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Producing or creating something.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

producing creating originating engendering begetting

Informal

making cooking up churning out dreaming up

Literary

birthing fashioning concocting

Antonyms

destroying ending stopping terminating ceasing abolishing annihilating

Common collocations

  • generating revenue
  • generating electricity
  • generating ideas
  • generating income
  • generating leads
  • generating excitement
  • generating reports
  • generating data

Word family

noun generation
verb generate
adjective generative
adverb generatively

Usage note

The word 'generating' is commonly used in contexts related to creation, production, or the initiation of processes. It is generally neutral in tone.

Example sentences

  1. The sun is generating heat and light.
  2. The chef is generating a new recipe.
  3. The machine is generating a loud noise.
  4. The plants are generating oxygen.
  5. The brainstorming session is generating lots of ideas.

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