father
noun
a man who begets offspring; a male parent.
has fathered
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present perfectof father (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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It also delves into his personal life, including his difficult childhood and the 14 known children he has fathered with a series of women.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Durov’s post last year that he had conceived more than 100 children drew a joking response from Musk, who himself has fathered at least 14 known children.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
According to him, he has fathered three children with these women.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 5, 2023
The revelation, reported on Thursday by The Daily Beast, is the second this week about children Mr. Walker has fathered but did not publicly disclose.
From New York Times ● Jun. 16, 2022
The city has fathered many able writers against slavery and intemperance, among whom was William H. Burleigh, who wrote "Our Country."
From A Short History of Pittsburgh by Samuel Harden Church
