Synonyms for

Spawn

Verb / spɑ:n / / spɔ:n / Another word for spawn — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to produce or generate offspring

Synonyms & similar words

engender breed produce generate breed reproduce procreate propagate multiply engender beget sire incubate hatch germinate develop originate arise emerge appear

Synonyms by register

Formal

generate originate produce procreate

Informal

make create breed churn out

Literary

engender beget issue

Antonyms

stop cease end terminate prevent destroy kill

Common collocations

  • spawn points
  • spawned a debate
  • spawned a new trend
  • spawned from
  • spawned a crisis
  • spawned a generation
  • spawned the idea

Word family

noun spawn
verb spawn

Usage note

While 'spawn' can be used formally to mean 'to produce' or 'originate', it often carries a negative connotation, especially when referring to ideas or problems. It is also commonly used in gaming to refer to the point where characters or items appear.

Example sentences

  1. The salmon will swim upstream to spawn.
  2. The frogs will spawn in the pond.
  3. The bird will spawn several offspring during the breeding season.
  4. The insects will spawn many larvae.
  5. The turtles will spawn on the beach.

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