begot

verb

variants also begat
Definition of begotnext
past tense of beget
1
as in caused
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 spawned
to become the father of the racehorse begot several Kentucky Derby winners

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  1. spawned
  2. brought
  3. induced
  4. fathered
  5. produced
  6. created
  7. generated
  8. yielded
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  • The Indian Lake region was the hardest hit by storms that spawned nine tornadoes across the state that day.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The film, which centers on a group of teen girls who share a pair of mysterious jeans, grossed $42 million worldwide and spawned a 2008 sequel.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of spawned
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  • Following these revelations, last week brought the news that Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, a George Mason University freshman, was charged by federal prosecutors for plotting an attack on the Israeli consulate in New York.
    The Editors, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
  • He was brought here to be a difference maker, brought here with the same kind of Hail Mary the Jets once threw at another aging Green Bay quarterback named Favre.
    Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of brought
Verb
  • Texas housing markets really took off when, in the second year of the pandemic, low rates and economic rebound induced a homebuying spree.
    Andrew DePietro, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Only six pitchers induced more ground balls than Fried (1,010) during this period according to Baseball Savant.
    Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of induced
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  • However, Theo — whom Thompson fathered with Nichols while still in a relationship with Kardashian — was not in any of the pictures, eliciting an angry response from followers.
    Olivia Bellusci, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • During his lifetime, Ringo fathered five male pups and one female pup, Leia, who was born in 2022 and still lives at the Milwaukee zoo.
    Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of fathered
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  • Neither win produced widespread acclaim because both Claggett and Ortiz were viewed as less-than-challenging opposition.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Cobra Kai is written and executive produced by Heald, Hurwitz and Schlossberg via their production company, Counterbalance Entertainment.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of produced
Verb
  • Hosting the cohort in Cyprus created a unique environment that drew out the unexpected.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Revised Reporting Deadlines For companies created or registered before January 1, 2024, the deadline to file initial beneficial ownership reports has been extended to January 13, 2025.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of created
Verb
  • There were double training sessions and the days were long, but by spending an intense period of time together, that unity was generated.
    Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • News of the burning Christmas tree generated headlines around the world as the Islamist faction that toppled ex-President Bashar al-Assad aims to restore peace in the nation.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of generated
Verb
  • Eventually, Sheba grew pale, papery bark and yielded resin.
    Franz Lidz, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Since the site yielded archaeological material from three distinct eras, the rescue mission along the Prague Ring Road will continue.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of yielded
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