begat

/ˈbɛɡæt/

Definitions

1. verb

to give birth to, produce, or bring into existence

“The new mother felt proud to have begat a healthy baby boy.”

2. noun

a person who is the parent of a child

“According to the family tree, John was the father who begat five children.”

3. noun

an ancestor or a person in a line of descent

“The begat of the family was a brave warrior who fought in many battles.”

Synonyms

  • fathered
  • produced
  • sired

Antonyms

  • exterminated
  • killed