What does «generar» mean in Spanish?

To produce, to realize, to create.

Examples of use in Spanish: "este dispositivo nos permitirá generar electricidad solar".

"el rozamiento genera calor".
To be a cause for something to happen; to motivate, cause, bring about.

Examples of use in Spanish: "el odio genera violencia".

"es una temática que no me genera interés".
To beget, procreate, reproduce.

Examples of use in Spanish: "generar un nuevo ser".