fathering

The word “fathering” has 3 syllables: fa-ther-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈfɑː.ðɚ.ɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for fathering?

In the thesaurus, “fathering” has 25 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for fathering along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for fathering

Meanings of fathering

  • verb
    1. To be a father to; to sire.
    2. To give rise to.
    3. To act as a father; to support and nurture.
    4. To provide with a father.
    5. To adopt as one's own.

Example Sentences

  • He took great pride in fathering his children with love and care.
  • Fathering a child is one of the most profound experiences in life.
  • She admired his dedication to fathering and nurturing his family.
  • After years of struggle, he felt ready for the responsibilities of fathering.
  • The book explores the challenges of fathering in a modern world.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms or another words to fathering, such as: bearing, begetting, caregiving, caretaking, engendering, fatherhood, gendering.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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yielding

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effecting

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