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fathers
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a child's male parent
- As a father, he takes great joy in spending quality time with his children and creating lasting memories.
- Fathers play a crucial role in their children's upbringing and development.
- John's father is an engineer, and he passed down his passion for technology to his son.
- My father is my role model and has always been there for me.
- The father proudly walked his daughter down the aisle on her wedding day.
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a title used for Christian priests, especially in certain traditions
- Father Thomas conducted the Sunday service.
- The congregation welcomed Father John to the parish.
- She spoke with the father about baptism arrangements.
- Father Michael led the community prayer.
- The children were taught by Father Anthony at the school.
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the progenitor or founder of a family line
- He is considered the father of the family estate.
- The Smiths trace their lineage back to a common father.
- She researched the father of her maternal ancestors.
- Historical records identified him as the father of several generations.
- The father established traditions followed by his descendants.
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a person who establishes or originates an institution, movement, or organization
- He is the father of modern chemistry.
- The university recognized her as the father of the robotics program.
- They celebrated the father of the environmental movement.
- He was regarded as the father of the publishing house.
- The father of the legal reform proposed new regulations.
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a male parent of an animal
- The stallion is the father of several prize-winning foals.
- Breeders track the father of each litter carefully.
- The father passed on strong traits to his offspring.
- Each father contributes to the genetic pool of the herd.
- The stud farm recorded the father of every foal.