What is the meaning of generate?

verb

• Bring into existence.
  • usage: "The new manager generated a lot of problems"; "The computer bug generated chaos in the office"; "The computer generated this image"; "The earthquake generated a tsunami"
  • synonyms: bring forth
• Give or supply.
  • usage: "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"
  • synonyms: render, yield, return, give
• Produce (energy. )
  • usage: "We can't generate enough power for the entire city"; "The hydroelectric plant needs to generate more electricity"
• Make children.
  • usage: "Abraham begot Isaac"; "Men often father children but don't recognize them"
  • synonyms: beget, get, engender, father, mother, sire, bring forth