BEGOTTEN Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

begotten

verb

variants or begot

Definition of begotten

past participle of beget

as in created

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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as in spawned

to become the father of the racehorse begot several Kentucky Derby winners

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Recent Examples of begotten 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 What links the above is that all were begotten by one man—Andrzej Pągowski, born in 1953. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 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 Metroid and Castlevania begot the Metroidvania; hell, today, practically every game of any high difficulty gets roped in with soulslikes (referencing Dark Souls). — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025 Yet, that controversy also begot Blu’s Hanging, as inextricably as the chicken, the egg. — Literary Hub, 17 June 2025 Its shrinking budget has begotten a shrinking member base, leading to an even smaller budget. — Brian Mittendorf, The Conversation, 12 Jan. 2024

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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

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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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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

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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

Verb

Earlier this week, crews battled small blazes in Montecito Heights, Encino and Sylmar, where a brush fire prompted extended lane closures of the 5 Freeway.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
An electrical fire in a meat case at the H-E-B Alliance location prompted an emergency response to the store Thursday night, according to Fort Worth Fire Department call logs and store personnel.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026

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