beget

Definition

  • verb: to cause (something) to happen or exist
  • verb: to procreate as the father
  • synonyms: sire, generate, parent

Examples

  • Violence 'begets' [='causes'] more violence.

  • He died without 'begetting' an heir.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Wherever there is life, it brings death. Because it is evil, Absolute Evil. - One more reason to shoot first. Evil begets Evil. Shooting will only make it stronger. Probe impact in seconds. We don't have time to go into your theory. Time is of no importance. (..)
    1997 The Fifth Element