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.

He argued he can make that happen because he has created a trust in their name, he has a surrogate, he will father them, he will take responsibility; they will want for nothing.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024

The average breeding-purebred male dog, called a sire, will father more than 100 puppies.

From Slate • Oct. 9, 2023

In any given year, it is the oldest male in a group of orca whales — or occasionally the two oldest — who will father all the offspring in a group, Ellis explained.

From Washington Post • Feb. 9, 2023

The pack leader will father more offspring, who share half of his genes, and are likely to also grow bigger and stronger like their father.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

I will, father, and if I fail, and I find that that spalpeen Lennon is at the bottom of it, let them both look out, that's all.

From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.