generate

英['dʒenəreɪt] 美['dʒɛnəret]

1. bring into existence;

"The new manager generated a lot of problems"

"The computer bug generated chaos in the office"

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 to generate more electricity"

4. make children;

"Abraham begot Isaac"

"Men often father children but don't recognize them"