Meaning & Definition of word "Beget"

Beget

/bɪˈɡɛt/

verb:

  • 1. to bring a child into existence by the process of reproduction.
    • Example: The couple hopes to beget a child in the near future.
  • 2. to cause to happen; to bring about.
    • Example: Poverty can beget crime in communities.
  • 3. to produce or generate.
    • Example: This scientific discovery may beget new technologies.

Etymology

Middle English 'begeten', from Old English 'begaet' meaning 'to cause to exist'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

beget a child:

to father or give birth to a child

beget change:

to cause change to occur

what one begets:

the consequences or results that follow from one's actions

Related Words

father:

a male parent

procreate:

to reproduce

generate:

to cause or produce

Slang Meanings of beget

Meaning: to create or initiate something

Example Sentence: He aims to beget new ideas that will revolutionize the industry.