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The meaning of the English word "father" and how you use it

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father
(noun) (sing.) the male parent of a child Capitalized when used as a proper noun.
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My father is a doctor .
Tim is a father of twins .
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The Legend Of Sarila - Movie Trailer
Long ago my father told me of a land that lies to the North , among the glaciers , rich in game ,
Einstein's Miracle Year
obtained with the help of a friend 's father .
Model Hired as a Food Editor
and home - cooked meals , as well as my father and my grandparents , my paternal grandparents .
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father
(noun) (sing.) a man who creates, originates, or founds something
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Kirill has been working as an English-Russian translator and bilingual content creator for the last 15 years. He also has tutoring experience with both beginners and advanced learners, a passion for the intricacies of languages, and a track record of ensuring nothing gets lost in translation.
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Michael Jackson is the father of pop music .
Chaucer is considered the father of English poetry .
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American History Class
That 's right ! George Washington had led the victory in the Revolutionary War and is known as the father of the United States .
How Aspirin Was Discovered
Around 400 BC , Hippocrates , thought of as the father of modern medicine , first recommended chewing willow bark for pain relief ,
How Surfboards Connect Us to Nature
The father of modern surfing is a Hawaiian named Duke Kahanamoku .
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father
(noun) (sing.) a priest; a clergyman
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Kimberly is an English language editor and linguist from the United States who firmly believes that learning new languages can help make the world a better place. She has experience in language education and accessibility and has worked with a number of organizations that empower socioeconomically disadvantaged English language learners, refugees, and recent immigrants.
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We asked the father if he would marry us .
The father led the church in helping the earthquake victims .
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Marvel's Daredevil - Trailer
Bless me Father , for I have sinned .
Marvel's Daredevil - Trailer
I 'm not seeking forgiveness for what I 've done , Father .
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father figure
(noun) a man regarded as a source of support, showing the qualities or role of a parent
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Jeeyoung completed her Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction with an ESL emphasis at Texas A&M University. Her dissertation work was honored with a grant from the Barbara Bush Family Literacy Foundation. Her research interests include second language learning, family literacy, and dyslexia from a sociocultural perspective. Her co-authored articles and book chapters have been published. Additionally, she has been working as a translator and localizer, living in the US.
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Our uncle is a father figure to us .
As a father figure , I am his role model .
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Confessions of a First Year Teacher
You have to be counselor , a best friend , a father figure , a mother figure .
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dad
(noun) (sing.) father "Dad" is capitalized as a proper noun.
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Kimberly is an English language editor and linguist from the United States who firmly believes that learning new languages can help make the world a better place. She has experience in language education and accessibility and has worked with a number of organizations that empower socioeconomically disadvantaged English language learners, refugees, and recent immigrants.
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Dad is going to work .
Do you know where Dad is ?
Dad likes to read the newspaper .
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From Food Stamps to Billionaire
Dad , he can't afford to come .
Farming for Success
My sister , my nephew , my dad all go to the market and help us on Sundays .
Bad Customer Service!
No , Mom 's gonna do the turkey . Yeah , Dad wants ambrosia so I guess we gotta get those miniature marshmallows .
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