begot

/ˈbɛɡɒt/

Definitions

1. verb

to produce offspring or have children

“The king begot many sons who went on to become great leaders.”

2. noun

a person or people descended from a common ancestor

“The begot of the royal family were invited to the ceremony.”

3. verb (archaic)

to be the father or sire of (a person or animal)

“He begot a son who would one day inherit his throne.”

Synonyms

  • fathered
  • produced
  • sired

Antonyms

  • barren
  • sterilized