begets

American  

[bih-gets] / bɪˈgɛts /

verb

1. 3rd person singular present indicative of beget.

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Etymology

Origin of begets

beget ( def. ) + -s ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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

Worse: The tiny microphone begets equally small questions.

From Salon

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

The need to protect past lies begets new lies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Each question begets another, sweeping Macfarlane, his companions and now his readers along on that tide of thought.

From Los Angeles Times