Synonyms for
Fathers
Definition
Fathers is the plural form of father, which refers to a male parent.
Synonyms & similar words
founder
mother
beginner
bringforth
get
father
churchfather
fathergod
padre
fatherhood
femaleparent
fatherofthechurch
sire
don
engender
foundingfather
begetter
forefather
beget
maleparent
generate
dads
papas
pops
sires
daddies
patriarchs
progenitors
forefathers
ancestors
procreators
begetters
genitors
dons
gurus
masters
teachers
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- loving father
- adoptive father
- father figure
- father's day
- father and son
- father knows best
- father of the bride
Word family
Usage note
The word 'father' can refer to a male parent or an elder/founder. 'Fathers' (plural) often refers to a group of male ancestors or leaders.
Example sentences
- I have two fathers who love me very much.
- My fathers work hard to provide for our family.
- Some fathers like to play sports with their children.
- My fathers always tell me to do my best in school.
- Fathers come in all shapes and sizes.
Quotes
A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow. - Unknown
My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me. - Jim Valvano
A father is neither an anchor to hold us back nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way. - Unknown