Father

/ˈfaːðə/

The meaning and definition of Father, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A (generally human) male who begets a child.
    β€œMy father was a strong influence on me.”
  2. A term of respectful address for an elderly man.
    β€œCome, father; you can sit here.”
verb
  1. To act as a father; to support and nurture.
  2. To be a father to; to sire.
Synonyms granddaddy mother
Antonyms child daughter son mother

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