sire

[sahyuh r]

sire Definition

  • 1to father; beget
  • 2to create, bring about, or give rise to

Using sire: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sire" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The stallion sired many prize-winning foals.

  • Example

    The company's new product line will sire a wave of innovation in the industry.

  • Example

    The artist's work has sired a new movement in contemporary art.

sire Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with sire

  • a title used to address or refer to a king or monarch

    Example

    The Sire of the Realm held court in the grand hall.

  • the direct male line of descent from a particular stallion, especially in horse breeding

    Example

    The mare's pedigree traced back to a famous sire line.

  • the mother of a stallion, especially in horse breeding

    Example

    The colt's sire dam was a champion racehorse.

Origins of sire

from Old French 'sire', from Latin 'senior', meaning 'older'

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Summary: sire in Brief

The verb 'sire' [sahyuh r] means to father or beget offspring, as well as to create or bring about something. It is commonly used in horse breeding to refer to the male parent and his lineage, as in 'The stallion sired many prize-winning foals.'

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