father figure
The phrase “father figure” has 4 syllables: fa-ther fig-ure
It's pronounced as /ˈfɑː.ðɚ ˌfɪɡ.jɚ/
What is synonym and antonym for father figure?
In the thesaurus, “father figure” has 17 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for father figure along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for father figure
- dad
- daddy
- father
- father image
- father surrogate
- old man
- pa
- papa
- pater
- paterfamilias
- patriarch
- pop
- poppa
- sire
- stepfather
- substitute
- surrogate
Meanings of father figure
- noun
- One who represents, behaves as, or is regarded as equivalent to a father for another person or group of people.
Example Sentences
- After his dad passed away, his uncle became a father figure to him.
- The coach served as a father figure to many of the young players.
- She always saw her grandfather as a father figure.
- In the movie, the mentor plays a strong father figure role.
- He lacked a father figure growing up, which made life more challenging.
On this page you'll find 17 synonyms or another words to father figure, such as: dad, daddy, father, father image, father surrogate, old man, pa.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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