give birth

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To bring (a baby or young animal) into the world through the process of birth: This is the primary biological meaning, referring to the act of delivering offspring.
    • To be the origin or source of something; to create or produce: This figurative meaning describes the act of bringing an idea, movement, or thing into existence.
Usage
  • The verb "give birth" is used to describe the action of a mother delivering her child or young. It is often used in medical, formal, and general contexts.
  • It is also used metaphorically to describe the act of creating or initiating something abstract, such as an idea, a project, or a movement.
  • Common structures include: "give birth to [someone/something]".
Examples
  • Literal/Biological Meaning:
    • The whale gave birth to a single calf.
    • She gave birth in a hospital with the help of a midwife.
  • Figurative Meaning:
    • The Renaissance gave birth to a new era of scientific inquiry.
    • Their collaboration gave birth to a revolutionary theory.
Advanced Usage
  • "to give birth to oneself": A philosophical or literary concept meaning to reinvent or create one's own identity.
    • Through her art, she gave birth to herself anew.
Variants and Related Words
  • Childbirth (n): The process of giving birth to a child.
    • She took a class to prepare for childbirth.
  • Birth (n): The act or fact of being born or giving birth.
    • The date of his birth is unknown.
  • Deliver (v): To assist in the birth of a baby; can be synonymous in a medical context.
    • The doctor delivered the baby.
Synonyms
  • Bear (v): To give birth to (a child). ()
  • Produce (v): To create or bring into existence. ()
  • Generate (v): To cause to arise or come about. ()
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Give birth" itself functions as a phrasal verb. Other phrasal verbs with "give" have distinct meanings.) - Give forth (archaic/literary): To emit or produce. (The soil gave forth a rich harvest.)

Related Idioms
  • Give life to: To make something seem real or active; to inspire.
    • The actor gave life to the character.
  • Be born of: To originate from a particular source or situation.
    • Her compassion was born of her own suffering.
Verb
  1. create or produce an idea
    • Marx and Engels gave birth to communism
  2. cause to be born
    • My wife had twins yesterday!

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