1. make children

e.g. Abraham begot Isaac
Men often father children but don't recognize them

Synonym: begetgetengenderfathermothersiregenerate

2. bring into existence

e.g. 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

Synonym: generate

3. bring forth or yield

e.g. The tree would not produce fruit

Synonym: produce

4. bring out for display

e.g. The proud father produced many pictures of his baby
The accused brought forth a letter in court that he claims exonerates him

Synonym: produce