Part of Speech: verb
Definition: To cause or give rise to; to produce offspring.
Pronunciation (US): bih-GET
Pronunciation (UK): bih-GET
Origin and Usage: Beget is an Old English verb that has been in use since the 14th century. Its origin can be traced back to the Middle English word "bigiten," which means to get or acquire. Beget is commonly used to refer to the act of producing offspring or giving rise to something. It is often used in a formal or literary context.
Synonyms: Generate, procreate, sire, engender, spawn.
Related Words: Begin, bevel, beige, belie, below.
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