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What does begat mean?

"Begat" is an archaic word that means "to father" or "to give birth to".

It's often found in the Bible and other historical texts, but it's rarely used in modern English.

Here are some examples of how "begat" is used:

* "Abraham begat Isaac, and Isaac begat Jacob." (Genesis 25:5)

* "He was begat by a man of wealth and power." (This sentence would be more common in historical fiction or a very formal style)

Today, we typically use words like "fathered", "gave birth to", or "produced" instead of "begat".

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