English dictionary
generate
verbPronunciation
ˈdʒɛn.ə.ɹeɪt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- make (offspring) by reproduction
verb
- produce, create
verb
- produce (energy)
verb
- give or supply
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