begets

verb

Definition of begetsnext
present tense third-person singular of beget
1
as in creates
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) one change in the natural environment will beget others

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2
as in produces
to become the father of the racehorse begot several Kentucky Derby winners

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  1. creates
  2. produces
  3. generates
  4. brings
Verb
  • This sense of responsibility creates trust and drives better outcomes.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Taiyo Watanabe The unusual form also creates an intimate rooftop terrace, where the couple and their children can enjoy treetop views, and an overhang that shades the entrance.
    Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of creates
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  • This force produces a slight bulge at the planet’s waistline.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The Great Red Spot GRS is a high-pressure system located on Jupiter that produces an anticyclonic storm, meaning that the high pressure is in the middle, with winds circulating around its center.
    Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of produces
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  • Moreover, the company also generates roughly $700 million in net interest income per quarter but would likely experience a decline in net interest income if interest rates were to drop significantly from current levels.
    GuruFocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This method generates significantly more power than traditional combustion methods.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of generates
Verb
  • Choose to be creative, to recognize what’s meaningful and to head in a direction that brings you joy.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • This brings the show to 58 categories, and songs will only be considered if their lyrics are at least 60% written in Spanish, Portuguese or a native regional dialect.
    Kaitlyn Schwanemann, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of brings
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