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spawned

v.
C1 Advanced US //ˈspɔnd// UK //spˈɔːnd// spawned

v. to cause something new to start or grow, often in large numbers. It is used when one thing leads to many others, like a popular movie starting a new trend.

v. to produce or generate something in large numbers; to give rise to. Often describes the creation of derivative works, subcultures, or unintended consequences from a single source.


SIMPLE

The successful video game spawned several sequels and a movie.

CONTEXTUAL

The viral social media challenge spawned thousands of imitations across the globe within just forty-eight hours.

COMPLEX

The original research paper spawned an entire subfield of linguistics, leading to decades of debate regarding the nature of universal grammar and its biological origins.

Synonyms
Usage

Transitive; the past tense and past participle of 'spawn'. Often used in a metaphorical sense in business, technology, and entertainment contexts.

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