generate

verb

1. 1

   make children

   Abraham begot Isaac

   Men often father children but don't recognize them

2. 2

   bring into existence

   The new manager generated a lot of problems

   The computer bug generated chaos in the office

3. 3

   produce (energy)

   We can't generate enough power for the entire city

   The hydroelectric plant needs to generate more electricity

4. 4

   give or supply

   The cow brings in 5 liters of milk

   This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn