Fathered

Pronunciation: /ˈfɑːðərd/

Fathered (verb)

  1. To be the male parent of a child; to have a child through reproduction.
  2. To be the cause of something starting or existing, especially an idea, plan, or change.

Examples

  • He fathered a child after years of trying.
  • She fathered a child and raised it with care.