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fathering

UK
/ˈfɑːðərɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑðɚɪŋ/

Translations

fatheringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfɑːðərɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑðərɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe qualities or activities relating to the act of being a father.
Synonyms
fatherly
paternal
parental
nurturing
protective
caretaking
siring
begetting
fatheringnoun
He took his responsibilities of fathering very seriously.
Он очень серьезно относился к своим обязанностям отцовства.
Additional translations
опекунство
воспитание
Synonyms
guardianship
nurturing
fatherhood
paternity
parenting
fatherverb

fathering

Gerund

fathered
Past Simple
fathered
Past Participle
fathering
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɑːðə/
US
/ˈfɑðɚ/
стать отцом
He hopes to father a child next year.
Он надеется стать отцом в следующем году.
Additional translations
произвести на свет
Synonyms
procreate
generate
sire
beget
create

Definitions

fatheringgerund / present participle
Relating to or characteristic of the role or actions of a father.
He displayed strong fathering instincts during the crisis.
fatheringnoun
The act or process of becoming a father or taking on the role of a father.
His fathering of the child was evident in the way he cared for and supported them.
fatherverb
To be the father of; to procreate or sire (offspring).
He fathered three children during his lifetime.
To act as a father to; to care for or look after as a father might.
He fathered the young boy after his parents passed away.
To originate or create something, especially an idea or plan.
He fathered the new initiative that transformed the company.
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