begot

verb

variants also begat
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 sired
to become the father of the racehorse begot several Kentucky Derby winners

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Recent Examples of begot Lestat begat his first love, Nicolas de Lenfent, as well as Louis, Claudia, and another lover, Antoinette. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 June 2026 After the unremarkable Chip Kelly recruiting era, which begat a slight bump under DeShaun Foster, what first-year coach Bob Chesney has done, before coaching a game, has been downright remarkable. — Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 9 May 2026 Electric vehicles began growing in popularity a few years ago thanks to sustained investment and policies that begot social and cultural buy-in. — Andrew Zaleski, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026 Elvis Presley begat a slew of admiring rock ‘n’ roll legends, from Bob Dylan to David Bowie. — Kim Willis, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026 This revolution of the Skyactiv system begat the Skyactiv-X engine, which incorporates HCCI (as SPCCI). — New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026 Normally, the automaker’s grand tourers’ alphanumeric names jump by twos between generations; the DB7 begat the DB9, which begat the DB11. — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026 What makes the exhibit work is its new perspective on a loathsome period of world history, one in which the resulting artworks aren’t allowed to suffer just because of the corporate culture that begat them. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026 Success begot success, and in the two decades that followed, her company expanded to become a global lifestyle brand involving accessories, clothing, home goods, and more. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begot
  1. caused
  2. sired
  3. created
  4. spawned
  5. brought
  6. fathered
  7. generated
  8. produced
Verb
  • During the Iran war, several strikes hit in the area around the plant, which is managed by Russian technicians, but caused no damage to the plant itself.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • This is caused by linkages when digital systems (software, network connections, and AI models) interface directly with physical machinery (actuators, robotic limbs, vehicles, and factory valves).
    — Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
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  • Gun Runner’s stable still has the brass nameplate of its former occupant, legendary 1977 Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew, who also sired an impressive line of runners.
    — Graham Cornwell, New York Times, 19 June 2026
  • There are several Nick Cannons — the TV host, the actor, the occasional hip-hop artist, the penitent, and, perhaps the most famous Cannon, the fertile father of 12 who sired five children in 2022 alone.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
Definition of sired
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  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
    — Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Definition of created
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  • Illmatic, Nas’ historic debut album, topped the list with eight selections, while It Was Written, his sophomore effort, spawned four tracks on the playlist.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 July 2026
  • The incentive is real enough that an entire industry is being spawned beneath it.
    — Cody Luongo, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of spawned
Verb
  • Electing to keep his No 5 on the field, the Brazil head coach made a subtle tactical tweak that saw Endrick enter the action and brought Matheus Cunha further to the left flank — which unlocked the attacking prowess of Vinicius Junior.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • An inside source revealed on Sunday that the couple's vows brought Kelce to tears.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of brought
Verb
  • Wade also fathered another child with a third woman.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
  • Roughly 10 years earlier, Cleveland—who did not marry until 1886—had fathered a child with Maria Halpin, a widow.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 June 2026
Definition of fathered
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  • If the measure passes, the costs of the audits would be paid via the revenues generated by the special tax.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of generated
Verb
  • The Candy documentary, directed by Colin Hanks and executive produced by Ryan Reynolds, earned five nominations, including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 July 2026
  • Sofia Coppola, Lorenzo Mieli, Mario Gianani, Rachel Dengiz, and Youree Henley produced the documentary.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Definition of produced

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