GENERATE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • make children
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Abraham begot Isaac
    • Men often father children but don”t recognize them
    Hypernyms(s) generate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • bring into existence
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The new manager generated a lot of problems
    • The computer bug generated chaos in the office
    Hypernyms(s) generate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • produce (energy)
    Usage Example(s)
    • We can”t generate enough power for the entire city
    • The hydroelectric plant needs to to generate more electricity
    Hypernyms(s) generate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • give or supply
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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
    Hypernyms(s) generate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)