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

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generates

When the camera detects a violation, it generates an evidence package, consisting of the date, time and location, as well as still images.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

“The Five,” the powerhouse afternoon panel show that regularly generates the highest ratings in cable news, completely ignored the address on Friday, Monday and Tuesday.

From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026

When growth slows and margins are wide, the company generates a lot of capital.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

She started Glow For It from her mother's kitchen table in 2020 while she was a student and now her business generates £6m a year in sales.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Our body constantly generates new cells to replace old and damaged ones.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland