generates

VERB

produce, create

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achieve bring about cause develop engender make provoke set up spawn

STRONG

accomplish bear beget breed effect form found hatch inaugurate induce initiate institute introduce multiply muster occasion originate parent perform procreate propagate reproduce

WEAK

bring to pass get up give birth to give rise to whip up work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy end fail finish halt kill lose prevent stop

STRONG

close divide ignore neglect terminate throw away

WEAK

break

Example Sentences

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"For a council that describes itself as a smarter, greener, fairer borough, it's just absurd that we've got something that generates so much CO2," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The software generates 3-D renderings that soldiers can use to simulate the best flight path for a drone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The bullish call stems from IBM’s software concentration, which generates nearly half the company’s revenue and most profit from loyal customers.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Weiss has maintained she is committed to expanding the “60 Minutes” brand so it generates viewing and revenue outside its Sunday night broadcast.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

One of the most encouraging developments has come out of Australia, where renewable energy now generates enough power to run 70 percent of Australian homes.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler