begotten

[ bih-got-n ]

verb

1. a past participle of beget.

begotten

/ bɪˈɡɒtən /

verb

1. a past participle of beget

Other Words From

• self-be·gotten adjective
• well-be·gotten adjective

Example Sentences

But the rat itself was surely born here, in the Valley, begotten of that species of teenagers caroming through the malls in flocks and packs.

From Los Angeles Times

Its shrinking budget has begotten a shrinking member base, leading to an even smaller budget.

From Salon

There was, however, considerable apprehension about the increase in national conversations about anti-Black racism begotten by the election of Barack Obama and then by George Floyd's murder.

From Salon

Laid bare here was the devastation begotten by the worst of American culture, the gun violence that bursts forth in sudden, senseless brutality in schools and churches and workplaces.

From Los Angeles Times

“Yet not so poor,” the other replied politely, “for the women of your house do you credit, and you have begotten five healthy sons.”

From Literature

Related Words

• heir