fathered

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause or bring about the birth of (a child); be the father of.

  - "He fathered three children in his first marriage."
  - "She discovered that her boyfriend had fathered a child with another woman."

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Rhymes

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mothered , quivered , stuttered , uttered

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Variants

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father , fathered , fathering , fathers

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Forms

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Fathered (past tense and past participle of the verb)

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Etymology

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From Old English fæderian, meaning 'to beget, generate'; related to fæder 'father'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'father' comes from the Old English word 'fæder', which means 'father' or 'ancestor'.

2. In some cultures, a man is considered to become a 'real man' only after he has fathered a child.

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Related Concepts

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1. Paternity: The legal or social relationship between a father and his child.

2. Fatherhood: The state or condition of being a father; the role of a father in raising a child.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'fathered' often refers to the role of a father in raising and shaping the next generation. It can also symbolize the passing down of traditions, beliefs, or traits from one generation to the next.

How to Memorize "fathered"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of a father holding his newborn baby. Imagine the sense of joy and pride he feels as he looks at his child for the first time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fathered' with the idea of creation or bringing something new into existence. Think about the role of a father in the family and how he contributes to the next generation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Fathering a child makes me a father.'

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