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    fathering
    /ˈfɑːð(ə)rɪŋ/

    noun

    • 1. the activity of bringing up a child as a father: "Charlie's stern fathering of his daughter"

    adjective

    • 1. relating to the activity of bringing up a child as a father: "the majority of fathers described at least some transformation in their fathering style"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFATHERING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    FATHERING definition: 1. present participle of father 2. to become the father of a child by making a woman pregnant: . Learn more.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFATHERING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Fathering is the present participle of father, which means to become the father of a child by making a woman pregnant. Learn more about the word, its usage and related terms in the Cambridge Dictionary.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fatherFather Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : a man who has begotten a child. also : a male animal who has sired an offspring. b capitalized. (1) : god sense 1. (2) : the first person of the Trinity (see Trinity sense 1) 2. : forefather. the founding fathers. 3. a. : one related to another in a way suggesting that of father to child. b.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › fatheringFathering - definition of fathering by The Free Dictionary

    Fathering is the act of being a father or the originator of something. It can also refer to the Christian doctrine or the Roman Catholic priests. See different meanings and examples from various sources.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › fatheringfathering noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of fathering noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › fatherhoodFATHERHOOD Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Fatherhood is the state of being a father. A person enters fatherhood when they become a father. This most commonly happens when their child is born, but it can also happen through adoption or by marrying or becoming a partner to someone with children. Fatherhood is a gender-specific version of the term parenthood.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFATHERHOOD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    noun [ U ] uk / ˈfɑː.ðə.hʊd / us / ˈfɑː.ðɚ.hʊd / Add to word list. the state or time of being a father: Fatherhood is a lifelong responsibility. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Family: relations in general. anti-family. auntie. baby daddy. baby mama. family man. father. filially. first cousin. kinsman. kinswoman. kith and kin.