Synonyms for
Vader
Definition
Vader is a noun that refers to a title or a name used to address or refer to a father, especially in a formal or respectful way.
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Common collocations
- loving father
- devoted father
- father figure
- father's day
- father knows best
- father and son
- father-in-law
Word family
Usage note
While 'father' is the most common term, 'vader' is an archaic or literary term for father, often carrying a more formal or even biblical connotation. It is rarely used in modern everyday conversation.
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Example sentences
- I love spending time with my vader.
- My vader always helps me with my homework.
- I bought a gift for my vader's birthday.
- Let's go fishing with my vader.
- My vader is a great cook.
Quotes
'A father is a man who expects his son to be as good a man as he meant to be.' - Frank A. Clark
'A father carries pictures where his money used to be.' - Steve Martin
'Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.' - Anne Geddes