Meaning of give birth in English

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1. Verb

   give birth

   Definitions

   1. give birth (to a newborn)

   Examples

   • « My wife had twins yesterday! »
2. 2. create or produce an idea

   Examples

   • « Marx and Engels gave birth to communism »