Meaning & Definition of Generate in English

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"

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"

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"