fathering

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Verb father has 1 sense

beget, get, engender, father, mother, sire, generate, bring forth - make children; "Abraham begot Isaac"; "Men often father children but don't recognize them"
--₁ is one way to make, create

Derived form: noun father₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s somebody

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Term: Fathering

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: The act of being a father or the process of becoming a father.

Sample Sentence: He took great pride in his fathering, always being there to support and guide his children.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: The act of being a father to a child by taking care of them, providing guidance, and being involved in their upbringing.

Sample Sentence: He is praised for his exceptional fathering skills, as he always puts his children's needs first.

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