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begetting

noun as in procreation

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But it takes a special kind of ease and openness for all this begetting to take place.

Which raises the chilling question: Are the arsons in Coatesville begetting more arsons?

They changed American music forever, begetting more kings: Benny Goodman, the “King of Swing” and Nat “King” Cole.

Marriage and the begetting and care of children, is the very ground substance in the life of the community.

I perfectly understand that the begetting of children is not the only purpose of love.

As to the share which each of the parents has in begetting the child, we will give the opinions of the ancients about it.

The succession was further ensured by the begetting of another son the following year.

This could not fail of begetting in me the greatest endearedness and tenderest affection for you; so that my soul was knit to you.

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On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to begetting, such as: bearing, breeding, formation, genesis, origination, and procreation.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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