give birth to (someone or something)

give birth to (someone or something)

1. To birth a baby. Angela gave birth to a beautiful baby girl last night.2. To bring something into existence. The technological advances gave birth to the Industrial Revolution.See also: birth, give

give birth to someone or something

 1. Lit. to have a child; [for an animal] to bring forth young. She gave birth to a baby girl. The cat gave birth to a large number of adorable kittens. 2. Fig. to bring forth a new idea, an invention, a nation, etc. The company gave birth to a new technology. The basic idea of participatory democracy gave birth to a new nation.See also: birth, give

give birth to

1. Bear a child, as in She gave birth to her first child exactly at midnight. [Early 1800s] 2. Also, give rise to. Be the cause or origin of. For example, His hobby gave birth to a very successful business, or The economic situation gave rise to widespread dissatisfaction. The first term dates from the early 1700s, the second from the late 1700s. See also: birth, give

give ˈbirth (to somebody/something)

produce a baby or young animal: She died shortly after giving birth. ♢ Mary gave birth to a healthy baby girl. ♢ (figurative) It was the study of history that gave birth to the social sciences.See also: birth, give

give birth to

1. To bear as offspring.2. To be the origin of: a hobby that gave birth to a successful business.See also: birth, give