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begot

/bɪˈɡɑt/ /biˈɡɔt/

Meanings
verb
To father; to sire; to produce (a child).

Examples :

"John begot a son with Mary. "
family human sex biology

Related Words

Illustration throne

throne noun

[θɹəʊn] [θɹoʊn]

An impressive seat used by a monarch, often on a raised dais in a throne room and reserved for formal occasions.

"He approached the throne reverently."

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befall noun

/bɪˈfɔːl/ /bɪˈfɑl/

Case; instance; circumstance; event; incident; accident.

"The sudden illness was a serious befall in the family's plans for the summer vacation. "

Illustration anxiety

anxiety noun

/ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

"Before the big exam, Maria felt a strong anxiety about failing. "

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

Illustration cause

cause noun

/kɔːz/ /kɔz/

(often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

"They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."

Illustration inherit

inherit verb

/ɪnˈhɛɹɪt/

To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations).

"Your descendants will inherit the earth."

Illustration success

success noun

/səkˈsɛs/

The achievement of one's aim or goal.

"His third attempt to pass the entrance exam was a success."

Illustration child

child noun

/t͡ʃaɪld/

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

Illustration happen

happen verb

/ˈhæpən/

To occur or take place.

"Let me tell you how it happened."

Illustration father

father noun

/ˈfaːðə/ /ˈfɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɑðɚ/

A (generally human) male who begets a child.

"My father was a strong influence on me."

Illustration produce

produce verb

/pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The farmer's fields produced a bountiful harvest of tomatoes this year. "

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announced verb

/əˈnaʊnst/ /əˈnaʊnstɪd/

To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known

"The teacher announced that there would be no school tomorrow due to the snow. "