begetting 1 of 2

noun

Definition of begettingnext
as in procreation

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begetting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of beget
1
as in creating
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) one change in the natural environment will beget others

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2
as in siring
to become the father of the racehorse begot several Kentucky Derby winners

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for begetting
  1. creating
  2. breeding
  3. producing
  4. bringing
  5. spawning
  6. generation
  7. generating
  8. doing
Verb
  • The movement components feature a variety of finishes, including circular graining, sandblasting, and black rhodium coating, creating a visually striking contrast with the white case.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Shift your focus from gathering ideas to creating an actionable plan, one that encourages real outcomes.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of creating
Noun
  • There’s no evidence that the wolves are a breeding pair.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Even a half-acre, or even quarter-acre of cover can hold a breeding pair of deer.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of breeding
Verb
  • Lead stars Witherspoon and Ferrell both producing alongside Conor Welch, Lauren Neustadter, and Jessica Elbaum.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Parti Productions and Doctor Foster maker Drama Republic are producing Saviour.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of producing
Verb
  • As for the dream of bringing luxury to a wider audience?
    Jenny B. Fine, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This chapter will be defined by bringing the promise of GenAI to life within the enterprise setting.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of bringing
Verb
  • Brian Thompson, 50, CEO of the healthcare insurance giant, was gunned down last week in Midtown Manhattan, spawning a five-day manhunt that eventually led to Mangione’s arrest at a McDonald’s restaurant in Altoona, Pa.
    Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Other records Swift broke on the Eras Tour included attendance at venues like Wembley Stadium, spawning the highest-grossing concert film of all time and the record for the most mobile data used during a standalone concert.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of spawning
Noun
  • Bentley, now 29, embodies what Forbes looks for in the next generation of education business leaders—unique ideas, creative problem solving, and impressive scale.
    Katherine Love, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Lego Icon Tiny Plants Building Set Legos are classics that transcend generations, so adults and kids alike will enjoy this building set that makes a cute gift for someone who doesn’t have a green thumb.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of generation
Verb
  • Because crypto profits are driven by generating hype and marketing, the technology has spawned a durable digital culture of people longing for community or chasing after the allure of 1,000x returns, as well as those who relish just how much crypto pisses off the right people.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, at the time of writing, the post has been upvoted 90,000 times on Reddit, generating 1,500 comments along the way.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of generating
Verb
  • The installation and monthly fees related to those alarm systems are also deductible as part of the cost of doing business on those types of properties.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But the third nominee, Robin Williams, still got on stage at the insistence of Nicholson and ended up doing a spot-on imitation of him.
    Jenelle Riley, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of doing
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