begets

[ bih-gets ]

verb

1. 3rd person singular present indicative of beget.

Word History and Origins

Origin of begets¹

beget ( def ) + -s ²( def )

Example Sentences

Economists call this “hysteresis”, where joblessness begets more of it.

From BBC

However, mankind’s tally shows war mostly begets war.

From Los Angeles Times

Look, entitlement begets entitlement, and struggling begets appreciation.

From Los Angeles Times

They target gender nonconforming people with particular vitriol, casting their very existence as a threat, because they know ignorance begets fear, and fear is a strong baseline for the discrimination they seek.

From Los Angeles Times

The process begets all the normal effects of inebriation — lack of coordination, memory loss, aggressive behavior — without the alcohol consumption.

From New York Times