generate generate /ˈdʒɛnɝˌeɪt/

verb

1. () Bring into existence  ( bring forth , generate )
   bring into existence
    The new manager generated a lot of problems
   The new manager generated a lot of problems
    The computer bug generated chaos in the office
   The computer bug generated chaos in the office
    The computer generated this image
   The computer generated this image
    The earthquake generated a tsunami
   The earthquake generated a tsunami
   
2. () Give or supply  ( return , render , generate , give , yield )
   give or supply
    The cow brings in 5 liters of milk
   The cow brings in 5 liters of milk
    This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn
   This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn
    The estate renders some revenue for the family
   The estate renders some revenue for the family
   
3. () Make (offspring) by reproduction  ( engender , get , mother , beget [Archaic] , bring forth , father , generate , sire )
   make (offspring) by reproduction
    Abraham begot Isaac
   Abraham begot Isaac
    John fathered four daughters
   John fathered four daughters
   
4. () Produce (energy)  ( generate )
   produce (energy)
    We can't generate enough power for the entire city
   We can't generate enough power for the entire city
    The hydroelectric plant needs to generate more electricity
   The hydroelectric plant needs to generate more electricity