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

  • (..) Nor do not saw the air too much with your hand, thus, but use all gently For in the very torrent, tempest and, as I may say, the whirlwind of passion... ...you must acquire and beget a temperance that may give it smoothness - I warrant your honour - Be not too tame neither (..)
    2015 Hamlet