Synonyms for

Fathered

Verb / ˈfɑ:ðɜ:d / Another word for fathered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To be the father of; to originate or create something.

Synonyms & similar words

father sire beget mother bringforth get generate engender sired begot generated produced created spawned fathered procreated engendered reproduced beget breed established made formed instituted built constructed founded

Example sentences

  1. My dad fathered me and my sister.
  2. The new technology was fathered by a group of engineers.
  3. He fathered a new approach to solving the problem.
  4. The famous inventor fathered many useful inventions.
  5. The artist fathered a new style of painting.

Quotes

  • A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.
  • Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.
  • The greatest thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.

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