spawn

/ˈspɑn/

to generate or produce, especially in large numbers

spawn in a sentence

“The controversy spawned dozens of conspiracy theories.”

Old French espandre to spread out, from Latin expandere to expand

Related Words

beget

to give rise to; bring about

foment

to instigate or stir up unrest or rebellion

incite

to encourage or stir up violent or unlawful behavior

kindle

to arouse or inspire an emotion or feeling

germinate

to begin to grow or develop

precipitate

to cause something to happen suddenly or prematurely