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Spawn
01
the eggs that an aquatic animal or an amphibian lays and are covered with a transparent layer
to spawn
01
(of a fish, frog, etc.) to lay or release eggs
Intransitive
Examples
The salmon swim upstream to spawn in the same river where they were born.
After heavy rains, the frogs emerge from the pond to spawn in the nearby marsh.
02
to cause something to be created, particularly in large numbers
Transitive: to spawn sth
Examples
The new policy is expected to spawn numerous job opportunities in the tech sector.
The successful movie franchise spawned a series of merchandise and spin-off films.
