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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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The decomposing waste generates methane, which scientists say is responsible for at least a quarter of global warming.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

A significant portion of the electricity it generates is used to mine bitcoin.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

He generates his power as the bat swishes back through the line to make contact.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Standard retrosynthesis software then generates many possible pathways.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

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

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland