spawn — to produce or give rise to; to cause something to develop
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to produce or give rise to; to cause something to develop
Pronunciation (IPA): /spɔːn/
Korean meaning: 산란하다, 낳다; 야기하다, 발생시키다
Korean pronunciation: **스**폰
Example Sentences
- The new technology has spawned numerous startups in the AI industry.
- My boss's terrible joke spawned an awkward silence that lasted forever.
- The success of the first movie spawned five sequels and three spin-offs.
spawn
VERB//spɔːn//
to produce or give rise to; to cause something to develop
Fish spawn new life as eggs develop into tadpoles
At dawn, seeds spawn new life drawn to light!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'espandre' meaning 'to spread or expand,' which derives from Latin 'expandere' (ex- 'out' + pandere 'to spread'). The word entered Middle English and came to mean 'to produce offspring' or 'to give rise to.'
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📝Examples
“The new technology has spawned numerous startups in the AI industry.”
“My boss's terrible joke spawned an awkward silence that lasted forever.”
“The success of the first movie spawned five sequels and three spin-offs.”
“His midnight snacking habit spawned a whole family of cockroaches in the kitchen.”
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