begat

[bih-gat]

begat Definition

archaic past tense of 'beget', meaning to father a child or to cause something to happen.

Using begat: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "begat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Abraham begat Isaac.

  • Example

    The Industrial Revolution begat many changes in society.

  • Example

    He begat a son who would become a great leader.

begat Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: begat in Brief

'Begat' [bih-gat] is the archaic past tense of 'beget', which means to father a child or to cause something to happen. It is often used in religious texts and historical documents, as in 'Abraham begat Isaac.' 'Begat' can also be used in a figurative sense, as in 'The Industrial Revolution begat many changes in society.'