Beget (Verb)
Meaning
Make (offspring) by reproduction; "Abraham begot Isaac"; "John fathered four daughters".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- Cats beget more kittens than they can sustain in the wild.
- He boasts that his ancestors begot the greatest kings.
- Abraham begot Isaac in his old age, a miraculous child.
- The strong stallion begot many fine horses on the ranch.
- A good sense of responsibility begets trustworthy offspring in the long run.