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2. father-figure
noun. a man (often a powerful or influential man) who arouses emotions usually felt for your real father and with whom you identify psychologically.
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3. founding
noun. ['ˈfaʊndɪŋ'] the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new.
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4. father
noun. ['ˈfɑːðɝ'] a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father).
Etymology
- father (English)
- fader (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fæder (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. father
noun. ['ˈfɑːðɝ'] the founder of a family.
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Etymology
- father (English)
- fader (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fæder (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. father
verb. ['ˈfɑːðɝ'] make children.
Synonyms
Etymology
- father (English)
- fader (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fæder (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. father
noun. ['ˈfɑːðɝ'] a person who holds an important or distinguished position in some organization.
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Etymology
- father (English)
- fader (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fæder (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. father
noun. ['ˈfɑːðɝ'] a person who founds or establishes some institution.
Synonyms
Etymology
- father (English)
- fader (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fæder (Old English (ca. 450-1100))