beget meaning

Definition of beget

1. make (offspring) by reproduction
   • Abraham begot Isaac
   • John fathered four daughters

   Synonyms: get, engender, father, mother, sire, generate, bring forth

   Type of: make

   Related forms: begetter

How to pronounce beget

beget is pronounced /bɪˈɡɛt/ in British English and /bɪˈɡɛt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with beget

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• upset
• let
• net
• regret
• jet
• wet
• yet
• forget
• threat
• silhouette
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• beset
• sweat
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• minuet
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