give birth
The term "give birth" can be used both literally, in the context of childbirth, and figuratively, to describe the creation or initiation of something new.
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Definition
B1Biology
(common)To bring forth offspring from the womb.
Example
- She gave birth to a healthy baby boy last night.
- Many animals give birth to multiple offspring at once.
B2Figurative
(idiomatic)To initiate or create something new.
Example
- The groundbreaking idea gave birth to a new era in technology.
- His passion for music gave birth to several hit songs.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "give birth":
giving birthbring forthcome into the worldgive forthborn tired