fathers

The word “fathers” has 2 syllables: fath-ers

It's pronounced as /ˈfɑː.ðɚz/

What is synonym and antonym for fathers?

In the thesaurus, “fathers” has 82 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fathers along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for fathers

ancestors
ancestresses
ancestries
antecedents
antecessors
authors
bears
begets
begetters
builders
co-creators
co-founders
cocreators
cofounders
conceivers
contrivers
creators
daddies
dads
designers
developers
devisers
encouragers
engenders
establishers
father figures
father images
forbears
forebearers
forebears
forefathers
foremothers
formulators
founders
founding fathers
galvanizers
genders
generates
generators
gets
grandfathers
grandmothers
grandsires
inaugurators
initiators
innovators
inspirations
inspirers
instituters
institutors
introducers
inventors
makers
matriarchs
multiplies
old men
organizers
originators
papas
pas
paters
patresfamilias
patriarchs
pioneers
poppas
pops
predecessors
primogenitors
procreates
producers
produces
progenitors
promoters
propagates
reproduces
researchers
researchists
roots
sires
spawners
spawns
stepfathers

Antonyms for fathers

children
daughters
descendants
descendents
disciples
families
followers
heirs
inheritors
issues
lineages
offspring
offsprings
posterities
progenies
pupils
scions
seed
seeds
sons
stocks
students
successors
supporters

Meanings of fathers

noun
1. A (generally human) male who begets a child.
2. A male ancestor more remote than a parent; a progenitor; especially, a first ancestor.
3. A term of respectful address for an elderly man.
4. A term of respectful address for a priest.
5. A person who plays the role of a father in some way.
6. The founder of a discipline or science.
7. Something that is the greatest or most significant of its kind.
8. Something inanimate that begets.
9. A senator of Ancient Rome.
verb
1. To be a father to; to sire.
2. To give rise to.
3. To act as a father; to support and nurture.
4. To provide with a father.
5. To adopt as one's own.

Example Sentences

Many fathers strive to be strong role models for their children.
The group of fathers gathered to discuss parenting techniques.
He is one of the best fathers I know, always there for his kids.
Fathers play a crucial role in the emotional development of their children.
The book honors the sacrifices made by fathers throughout history

On this page you'll find 106 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fathers, such as: ancestors, ancestresses, ancestries, antecedents, antecessors, authors, bears.

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