Thesaurus

generator

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of generator

a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor

The French painter Paul Cézanne is considered to be one of the principal generators of modern art.

Synonyms of generator

author, begetter, creator, establisher, father, founder, founding father, inaugurator, initiator, instituter (or institutor), originator, sire

Words Related to generator

cocreator, cofounder

conceiver, contriver, designer, deviser, formulator, innovator, introducer, inventor, spawner

builder, maker, producer

developer, pioneer, researcher, researchist

organizer, promoter

encourager, galvanizer, inspiration, inspirer

Near Antonyms of generator

disciple, follower, pupil, student, supporter

Learn More about generator

See words that rhyme with generator Dictionary: Definition of generator Spanish Central: Translation of generator Nglish: Translation of generator for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of generator for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about generator

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up generator? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show

WORD OF THE DAY

gaffer

play

a lighting electrician on a movie set

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games