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begetto father a child; to bring about or cause something

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to father a child; to bring about or cause something

Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈɡet/

Korean meaning: 아이를 낳다, 출산하다; 야기하다, 초래하다

Korean pronunciation: 비**겟**

Example Sentences

  • The king was said to have begotten twelve sons with his many wives.
  • His bad decisions began to beget even worse consequences.
  • Kindness begets kindness, but rudeness begets road rage.

beget

VERB

//bɪˈɡet//

to father a child; to bring about or cause something

beget concept
💡 Concept

a proud father holds his newborn baby while sitting next to the mother on a sofa. The baby's arrival has clearly brought immense joy to both parents who gaze lovingly at their child. This new addition to the family has created a chain of happiness that spreads throughout the room. Grandparents nearby smile warmly as they witness the newest family member. The cozy room fills with an atmosphere of love and new beginnings. how one generation begets the next, bringing about profound joy and change

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/bɪˈɡet/
🇬🇧 UK/bɪˈɡet/

🌳Etymology

Prefixbe--
Rootget

Origin

From Old English 'begietan', meaning 'to obtain' or 'to acquire'. The word evolved to specifically mean 'to father' or 'to bring about' through the idea of completely obtaining or producing offspring.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

The king was said to have begotten twelve sons with his many wives.

His bad decisions began to beget even worse consequences.

😄 Fun example

Kindness begets kindness, but rudeness begets road rage.

Success in one area often begets opportunities in others.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

generateproducecreatecauseengender

Antonyms

destroypreventstop

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