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generate
verb
make (offspring) by reproduction
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ˈdʒɛn.ə.ɹeɪt
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verb
make (offspring) by reproduction
“Abraham begot Isaac”
verb
produce, create
“The new manager generated a lot of problems”
verb
produce (energy)
“We can't generate enough power for the entire city”
verb
give or supply
“The cow brings in 5 liters of milk”
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Example Sentences
Abraham begot Isaac
John fathered four daughters
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
We can't generate enough power for the entire city
The hydroelectric plant needs to generate more electricity
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
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