- present tense form of beget (3rd person singular).
begets
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of begets
Example Sentences
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I always quote “beauty begets beauty,” and I can tell he does not read any literature or visit museums to stay sharp.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Intrigue begets further intrigue, and the reader struggles to keep up with a swirl of subplots involving Sweety’s assistant, a missing computer, blackmail, gangsters and corrupt politicians.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
In markets, strength often begets more strength, or, as technicians like to say, trends once in motion tend to remain that way more likely than they are to reverse.
From Barron's ● Jan. 13, 2026
It’s unclear whether filmed Broadway shows like “Merrily” can become the new concert film, but as always in showbiz, success begets success.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2025
I’m thinking about how regret begets regret begets regret, and about the cycle I’ve just broken.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
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