generate (v.)

  1. bring into existence; The new manager generated a lot of problems; The computer bug generated chaos in the office; The computer generated this image; The earthquake generated a tsunami

    [ Syn: bring forth ]

  2. give or supply; The cow brings in 5 liters of milk; This years crop yielded 1, 000 bushels of corn; The estate renders some revenue for the family

    [ Syn: render , yield , return , give ]

  3. produce (energy); We can't generate enough power for the entire city; The hydroelectric plant needs to generate more electricity'

  4. make children; Abraham begot Isaac; Men often father children but dont recognize them

    [ Syn: beget , get , engender , father , mother , sire , bring forth ]

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