father

noun
UK: /ˈfɑː.ðər/
US: /ˈfɑː.ðɚ/

  1. A male parent.

    1. My father is a very kind man, and I love him very much. [ ] [ ]
    2. Becoming a father has completely changed his perspective on life and priorities. [ ] [ ]

  2. A man who has adopted a child.

    1. He is her father even if he didn't birth her. [ ] [ ]
    2. My adoptive father has always been supportive of my dreams and aspirations. [ ] [ ]

  3. An important male figure who creates something.

    1. He is considered the father of modern physics because of his groundbreaking work. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many consider Shakespeare the father of English literature due to his profound influence. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

dad creator sire daddy originator pa parent
father verb

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

    1. He fathered three children, all of whom are very successful. [ ] [ ]
    2. This influential thinker fathered a new school of thought that changed everything. [ ] [ ]

  2. To take care of someone like a father.

    1. He fathered the orphaned child and raised him as his own. [ ] [ ]
    2. She took on the responsibility to father her younger siblings after their parents passed. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "father" in English means: A male parent., A man who has adopted a child., An important male figure who creates something..

The phonetic transcription of "father" is /ˈfɑː.ðər/ in British English and /ˈfɑː.ðɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "father": dad, creator, sire, daddy, originator, pa, parent.

Example usage of "father": "My father is a very kind man, and I love him very much.". More examples on the page.