nounπShareA (generally human) male who begets a child."My father was a strong influence on me."familyhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA male ancestor more remote than a parent; a progenitor; especially, a first ancestor.""Our history class is learning about the fathers of the American Revolution, like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson." "familyhumanpersonhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA term of respectful address for an elderly man."Come, father; you can sit here."agefamilypersoncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA term of respectful address for a priest.""Please pray for my sick mother, Fathers," the woman said to the priests. "religionpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who plays the role of a father in some way."My brother was a father to me after my parents got divorced."familypersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe founder of a discipline or science."Albert Einstein is the father of modern physics."sciencehistorypersonachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething that is the greatest or most significant of its kind.""Shakespeare and Chaucer are often considered fathers of English literature, as their works significantly shaped the language and its storytelling." "familypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething inanimate that begets."In this region, mountains are the fathers of the many rivers that provide water to the villages. "familyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA senator of Ancient Rome."The ancient Roman forum was where the fathers debated laws and made important decisions for the Republic. "politicshistorygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be a father to; to sire."The king aimed to fathers a strong heir to secure his dynasty. "familyhumansexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give rise to."The heavy rain fathers the river's flood. "familyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act as a father; to support and nurture."The organization fathers young entrepreneurs by providing mentorship and funding to help them launch their businesses. "familyhumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide with a father."The new foster parents are working hard to father the child and give him a stable home. "familyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adopt as one's own.""The animal shelter fathers orphaned kittens until they can find permanent homes." "familyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading