generate meaning and definition

GENERATE verb

Definition of generate (verb)

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"
   • synonyms: bring forth
2. give or supply
   • "The cow brings in 5 liters of milk"; "This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn"; "The estate renders some revenue for the family"
   • synonyms: give, render, return, yield
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 don't recognize them"
   • synonyms: beget, bring forth, engender, father, get, mother, sire