Generate meaning

What does “generate” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“generate” is a verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: bring into existence.

generate

bring into existence
“The new manager generated a lot of problems”
“The computer bug generated chaos in the office”
Synonymsbring forth
give or supply
“The cow brings in 5 liters of milk”
“This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn”
Synonymsrender yield return give
produce (energy)
“We can't generate enough power for the entire city”
“The hydroelectric plant needs to generate more electricity”
make (offspring) by reproduction
“Abraham begot Isaac”
“John fathered four daughters”
Synonymsbeget get engender father mother sire bring forth

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University