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Fathered
Sounds like
fahtherd
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Simple meaning
What does Fathered mean?
Became a father or cared for like one.
Dictionary definition
Became the father of a child, cared for like a father, or created something.
Example sentences
Fathered in a sentence
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He fathered three children.
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The coach fathered the idea for the league.
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Fathered can refer to parenthood, care, or helping create an idea.
Synonyms
Words like Fathered
parentedActed as a parent.
fatherRelated word that supports the meaning of fathered.
Antonyms
Opposite words
abandonedLeft without care or support.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fathered, depending on context.
Word family
Fathered word family
Base word
fathered
verb
fathering
Action form of fathered.
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Practice 1
What does fathered mean?
Fathered means became a father or cared for like one.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fathered?
Parented is close in meaning to fathered in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fathered?
Abandoned contrasts with fathered.
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