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/ˈfɑːðər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A man who has begotten a child.
He became a father when his daughter was born.
A person who has a paternal relationship with someone.
She is searching for the father of her child.
An important figure or founder of something.
He is considered the father of modern physics.
A male parent.
My father taught me how to ride a bike.
verb
To be or act as a father to someone.
He has fathered three children.
To provide support or care for someone in a paternal manner.
He fathered a generation of young artists.
Etymology
Old English fæder, from Proto-Germanic *fadar.
Common Phrases and Expressions
father figure
A man who assumes the role of a father, often not biologically related.
fatherhood
The state of being a father.
fatherly advice
Counsel or guidance given by a father.
Related Words
paternity
The state of being a father.
patriarch
The male head of a family or tribe.
forefather
An ancestor from whom one is descended.
Slang Meanings
Old man
Hey, old man, how's it going?
Pop
I'm going to hang out with my pop this afternoon.