father
//ˈfɑːðər//
Noun
A male parent of a child
My father works at a hospital.
A man who acts as a parent or guardian to a child who is not his biological offspring
He became a father to the orphaned children.
A male ancestor, especially a forefather
Our fathers built this town over 200 years ago.
A person who originates or establishes something; a founder or creator
George Washington is often called the father of his country.
A title used for a Christian priest, especially in the Roman Catholic or Orthodox Church
Father John will lead the mass this Sunday.
God, especially when considered as the first person of the Trinity
They prayed to the Father in heaven.
Verb
To be the biological father of a child; to beget
He fathered three children with his first wife.
To act as a father to someone; to care for or look after in a paternal way
He fathered the orphaned children with great kindness.
To create, originate, or establish something
He fathered the idea that led to the company's success.