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sired


Meanings
  • Verb

    To father or cause the birth of (offspring)

    - "The stallion sired many foals."
    - "The eagle sired a nest full of eaglets."

Variants
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sire , sired , sires , siring , E. G. D. Bulwer-Lytton , Edward Bulwer-Lytton , Edward George Earle Bulwer-Lytton , Knebworth , Lytton , Sir E. G. D. Bulwer-Lytton , Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton , Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer-Lytton
Etymology
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From Old English sires 'father' + -ed (past participle suffix)


Trivia
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  1. The term 'sire' is often used in horse racing to refer to the father of a particular racehorse.

  2. In some legal contexts, 'sire' can be used to refer to the father of a person or an animal.


Related Concepts
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  1. Father: A male parent or ancestor.

  2. Breeding: The process of producing offspring from two parents, often with the intent of improving a particular trait.


Culture
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In literature, 'sired' is often used to describe the fathering of offspring, particularly in relation to animals. In poetry, it can be used to convey a sense of creation and lineage.

How to Memorize "sired"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a horse or other animal giving birth to its offspring. Remember that the term 'sired' is used to describe the fathering of this offspring.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'sired' with the concept of fatherhood and creation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Sire = Father' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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