Synonyms for

Generators

Verb / ˈdʒenɜ:ˌeɪtɜ:z / Another word for generators — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Generators are machines that produce electricity.

Synonyms & similar words

author source generator dynamo alternator motor engine turbine windmill magneto inductor transformer rectifier

Synonyms by register

Formal

producers creators originators sources

Informal

makers builders doers

Literary

founts springs wellsprings

Antonyms

consumers recipients users absorbers consumers

Common collocations

  • power generators
  • electricity generators
  • wind generators
  • solar generators
  • portable generators
  • generators produce
  • generators supply

Word family

noun generator
verb generate
adjective generative
adverb generatively

Usage note

The word 'generators' most commonly refers to devices that produce electricity. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion with other meanings.

Example sentences

  1. The generators powered the construction site's tools.
  2. The generators hummed quietly in the background.
  3. The generators kept the lights on during the blackout.
  4. The generators were fueled by diesel.
  5. The generators were used to power the concert's speakers.

Quotes

  • "I see my path, but I don't know where it leads. Not knowing where I'm going is what inspires me to travel it." - Rosalia de Castro
  • "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt
  • "Be a generator of possibility, an igniter of dreams, a catalyst for change." - Robin Sharma

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