The Word "Beget"
Hello. Could you please help me with the meaning of this sentence? It's the sample sentence from my GRE preparation book. The word intended to be taught is "beget". I simply don't understand the sentence. Thank you.
"One good turn may deserve another; it does not necessarily beget another."
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I managed to find this word in a dictionary. It is old and isn't used these days. The meaning is to cause something.
- I managed to find this word in a dictionary.
- It is old and isn't used these days.
- The meaning is to cause something.
- In your case, It can mean something like: <it does not necessarily cause another>
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I managed to find this word in a dictionary. It is old and isn't used these days. The meaning is to cause something. In your case, It can mean something like: <it does not necessarily cause another>
0Wildbluebeget
The relevant definition here is to cause something to happen or be created.
WildblueOne good turn may deserve another; it does not necessarily beget another.
When you do something good for someone, you may deserve to have them do something good for you; however, it does not always happen that way. Jus
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