generates

1. bring into existenceExamples: "The new manager generated a lot of problems"; "The computer bug generated chaos in the office"; "The computer generated this image"Synonyms: bring forth, generate

2. give or supplyExamples: "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: generate, give, render, return, yield

3. produce (energy)Examples: "We can't generate enough power for the entire city"; "The hydroelectric plant needs to generate more electricity"Synonyms: generate

4. make childrenExamples: "Abraham begot Isaac"; "Men often father children but don't recognize them"Synonyms: beget, bring forth, engender, father, generate, get, mother, sire