begat

be·gat

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Definitions of begat word

verb begat simple past tense of beget. 1
verb with object begat (especially of a male parent) to procreate or generate (offspring). 1
verb with object begat to cause; produce as an effect: a belief that power begets power. 1
noun begat (nonstandard) An element of a lineage, especially of a lineage given in the Bible. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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