English verb: generate | |||
1. | generate (creation) bring into existence | ||
Samples | 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. | ||
Synonyms | bring forth | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | create, make | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | bring on, come up, develop, free, induce, liberate, release | ||
2. | generate (creation) give or supply | ||
Samples | 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 | give, render, return, yield | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | create, make, produce | ||
Verb group | establish, give, give, yield | ||
3. | generate (creation) produce (energy) | ||
Samples | We can't generate enough power for the entire city. The hydroelectric plant needs to generate more electricity. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | create, make, produce | ||
4. | generate (body) make children | ||
Samples | Abraham begot Isaac. Men often father children but don't recognize them. | ||
Synonyms | beget, bring forth, engender, father, get, mother, sire | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | create, make | ||