To father a child, or more broadly, to cause something to happen or come into existence as a result.
From Old English 'begettan' and Germanic roots meaning 'to get or obtain'; used frequently in biblical genealogies ('begat'), and the meaning broadened from physical parenthood to any kind of causation.
The Bible's genealogies ('Adam begat Seth, Seth begat Enos...') used this word so repetitively that it's become almost comical, but in Shakespeare's time 'beget' still meant 'create' generally—now it's mostly reserved for biblical or archaic language.
Biblical/genealogical term emphasizing patrilineal descent. Women appear as vessels for male lineage; their reproductive labor is obscured by passive voice focus on male procreation.
Use 'produce,' 'generate,' or 'result in' for clarity. If genealogy is relevant, use inclusive language: 'parent' instead of gendered ancestry terms.
["generate","produce","result in","cause"]
Women's biological and labor contributions to reproduction are erased in patrilineal language; maternal lineage is equally valid.
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