Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

begot

verb
/bɪˈɡɒt/
Definition
To cause to exist or to bring into being.
Examples
  • He begot three children during his marriage.
  • The mythical hero was said to have begot many legends.
  • In literature, a great story often begets great characters.
Meaning
The act of producing or generating something, especially offspring.
Synonyms
  • father
  • produce
  • create
  • generate