begat

[ bih-gat ]

verb

, Archaic.

1. simple past tense of beget.

begat

/ bɪˈɡæt /

verb

1. archaic.
   a past tense of beget

Example Sentences

Indian musicians began adapting their own classical music for steel guitar, and in Africa, the quest to replicate the glissando effect begat a local technique dubbed “Hauyani” after the word “Hawaiian.”

From Los Angeles Times

Warring factions within cities and between cities begat more scandals, more corruption.

From Los Angeles Times

Neither series creator Noah Hawley nor the “Fargo” producers would claim that this season expressly critiques the policies and culture that Donald Trump’s presidency begat.

From Salon

But that broken leg also begat the greatest comeback in NFL history and led to one of the gifts Smith gave Washington football fans — a rare Thanksgiving Day win over the Dallas Cowboys.

From Washington Times

It was family tragedy that begat a soldier.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• bring about
• engender
• sire