Fathered: meaning, definitions and examples
๐จโ๐งโ๐ฆ
fathered
[ หfษหรฐษrd ]
parenting role
To father means to be the male parent of a child or to contribute to the creation of a child. It can also refer to the act of guiding or taking responsibility for someone in a paternal way. The term emphasizes the male's role in reproduction and child-rearing.
Synonyms
begat, created, produced, sired
Examples of usage
- He fathered three children.
- The politician fathered a new policy for education.
- She was fathered by a famous scientist.
- He fathered the idea for the project.
Translations
Translations of the word "fathered" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pai
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฟเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Vater
๐ฎ๐ฉ ayah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐััะบะพ
๐ต๐ฑ ojciec
๐ฏ๐ต ็ถ
๐ซ๐ท pรจre
๐ช๐ธ padre
๐น๐ท baba
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฒ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุจ
๐จ๐ฟ otec
๐ธ๐ฐ otec
๐จ๐ณ ็ถไบฒ
๐ธ๐ฎ oฤe
๐ฎ๐ธ faรฐir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะบะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ata
๐ฒ๐ฝ padre
Etymology
The word 'fathered' derives from the Old English 'fรฆder', which is related to the Proto-Germanic 'fadar' and Proto-Indo-European 'pษ-'. Historically, this term has always been associated with the male parental role, signifying authority and kinship. In many cultures, fathers have been seen as providers and protectors, which is reflected in various languages that have similar roots for the concept of fatherhood. The evolution of 'father' has also included various interpretations, from biological to surrogate fathering, and in modern contexts, it sometimes extends metaphorically to imply mentorship or leadership.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,846, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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