father
noun
a man who begets offspring; a male parent.
fatherlike
-
a word derived from
father.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“I think the fact that I have three kids as well as the opportunity to be a fatherlike figure to other kids helps me greatly.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 2, 2021
But I wouldn’t change my fatherlike status for anything.
From New York Times ● Jun. 16, 2013
I figured if I wasn’t going to be a father, I could assume an undefined fatherlike position.
From New York Times ● Jun. 16, 2013
Then we were, as it were, impregnated with the thought of God—a just God, but benevolent and fatherlike.
From Appreciations, with an Essay on Style by Pater, Walter
What has been said of the word fathers may also be said of fatherly, fatherlike, fatherless, &c.
From A Handbook of the English Language by Latham, R. G. (Robert Gordon)
