fathered Definition
- 1past tense and past participle of 'father'
- 2acknowledge the paternity of (a child)
Using fathered: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fathered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He fathered two children with his first wife.
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The idea was fathered by a group of scientists.
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He is rumored to have fathered a child with his mistress.
fathered Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for fathered
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Summary: fathered in Brief
'Fathered' [ˈfɑːðə(r)d] is the past tense and past participle of 'father', which means to acknowledge the paternity of a child. It can also mean to be the originator or creator of an idea, concept, or movement, as in 'The idea was fathered by a group of scientists.'
