give birth

idiom

Formsgives birth, giving birth, gave birth, given birth

3 meanings of give birth

1
have a babyidiomintransitive
To push a baby or a young animal out of the body when it is born.
My aunt gave birth at home last night.
On our farm, the cows usually give birth in the spring.
Similardeliver
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2
have a babyidiomtransitive
To have a baby or young animal and so become its parent.
Our cat gave birth to five kittens under the bed.
The doctor thinks she will give birth to twins next month.
Similarbear, deliver, produce
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3
start somethingidiomfigurativelytransitive
To be the start or the cause of something.
Their small garage band gave birth to a whole new kind of music.
Hard times can give birth to great ideas.
Similarspawn, spark, produce, generate, create

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