generator

The word “generator” has 4 syllables: gen-er-a-tor

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtər/


What is synonym and antonym for generator?

In the thesaurus, “generator” has 39 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for generator along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for generator

  • alternator
  • author
  • begetter
  • builder
  • cocreator
  • cofounder
  • conceiver
  • contriver
  • creator
  • designer
  • developer
  • deviser
  • dynamo
  • encourager
  • establisher
  • father
  • formulator
  • founder
  • founding father
  • galvanizer
  • inaugurator
  • initiator
  • innovator
  • inspiration
  • inspirer
  • instituter
  • institutor
  • introducer
  • inventor
  • maker
  • organizer
  • originator
  • pioneer
  • producer
  • promoter
  • researcher
  • researchist
  • sire
  • spawner

Antonyms for generator

  • disciple
  • follower
  • pupil
  • student
  • supporter

Meanings of generator

  • noun
    1. One who, or that which, generates, begets, causes, or produces.
    2. A piece of apparatus, equipment, etc, to convert or change energy from one form to another.

Example Sentences

  • The generator provided power during the blackout.
  • They installed a backup generator in case of emergencies.
  • The noise from the generator could be heard down the street.
  • This portable generator is perfect for camping trips.
  • The team used a code generator to speed up development.

On this page you'll find 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to generator, such as: alternator, author, begetter, builder, cocreator, cofounder, conceiver.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • accouterment
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quarterback

  • Dutch uncle
  • accommodate
  • accompany
  • adapt
  • adjust
  • administer
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  • advise
  • adviser
  • affect
  • agree
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  • be on duty
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  • beacon
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  • blueprint
  • boss
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  • calculate
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  • captain
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  • clubhouse lawyer
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  • combine
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  • direct
  • director
  • discipline
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  • doctor
  • dominate
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  • draft
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  • educate
  • employ
  • encourage
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  • escort
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  • excite
  • expert
  • eye
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  • figure out
  • finagler
  • find a way
  • fix to
  • force
  • form
  • formulate
  • formulator
  • frame
  • friend
  • galvanize
  • generator
  • get
  • get act together
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  • govern
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  • launch
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  • machinator
  • make a connection
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  • originator
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  • persuade
  • pilot
  • pioneer
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  • point the way
  • pool
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  • prepare
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  • priest
  • produce
  • producer
  • project
  • promote
  • prompt
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  • pull a wire
  • pull things together
  • pull together
  • push buttons
  • ready
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  • reconcile
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  • referee
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  • ride herd on
  • righthand man
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  • spawner
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  • squire
  • steer
  • subject
  • subjugate
  • superintend
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  • survey
  • sway
  • synchronize
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  • tailor
  • take care of
  • take charge
  • take the reins
  • teach
  • teacher
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  • tend
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  • tout
  • trace
  • trail-blaze
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  • train
  • traverse
  • tutor
  • usher
  • watch
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  • work out
  • work out a deal

galvanizer

  • author
  • begetter
  • builder
  • cocreator
  • cofounder
  • conceiver
  • contriver
  • creator
  • designer
  • developer
  • deviser
  • encourager
  • establisher
  • father
  • formulator
  • founder
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  • generator
  • inaugurator
  • initiator
  • innovator
  • inspiration
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  • instituter
  • institutor
  • introducer
  • inventor
  • maker
  • organizer
  • originator
  • pioneer
  • producer
  • promoter
  • researcher
  • researchist
  • sire
  • spawner

vehicle

  • activator
  • agency
  • agent
  • animator
  • antecedent
  • apparatus
  • automobile
  • bicycle
  • boat
  • buggy
  • bus
  • cab
  • car
  • carrier
  • catalyst
  • cause
  • channel
  • chariot
  • conveyance
  • crate
  • determinant
  • driver
  • energizer
  • executor
  • expedient
  • factor
  • generator
  • hauler
  • impetus
  • implement
  • incentive
  • influence
  • ingredient
  • inspiration
  • instigation
  • instigator
  • instrument
  • instrumentality
  • intermediary
  • jalopy
  • jeep
  • launcher
  • machinery
  • means
  • means of expression
  • mechanism
  • medium
  • ministry
  • motorcycle
  • mover
  • occasion
  • organ
  • power
  • reason
  • stimulus
  • subagency
  • subagent
  • taxi
  • tool
  • transit
  • transport
  • transportation
  • trigger
  • truck
  • van
  • vector
  • wagon
  • way
  • ways and means
  • weapon
  • wheels

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