Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
begat
verb
/bɪˈɡæt/
Definition
to cause or bring about; to produce offspring.
Examples
- He begat a great dynasty through his contributions and leadership.
- In the genealogies of many ancient cultures, one person begat another, tracing the family line.
Meaning
The term ‘begat’ is often used in the context of giving rise to something or someone, particularly in terms of lineage or ancestry.
Synonyms
- produced
- fathered
- spawned
- created
