Antonyms for siring


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : sahyuh r
Phonetic Transcription : saɪər


Definition of siring

Origin :
  • c.1200, title placed before a name and denoting knighthood, from Old French sire "lord (appellation), sire, my lord," from Vulgar Latin *seior, from Latin senior "older, elder" (see senior (adj.)). Standing alone and meaning "your majesty" it is attested from early 13c. General sense of "important elderly man" is from mid-14c.; that of "father, male parent" is from mid-13c.
  • As in creation : noun development of entity
  • As in procreate : verb reproduce
  • As in propagate : verb breed, reproduce
  • As in reproduce : verb make something new; give birth
  • As in spawn : verb produce
  • As in beget : verb create, bear
  • As in create : verb develop in mind or physically
  • As in get : verb produce offspring
  • As in hatch : verb create, plan
Example sentences :
  • To me has been given the privilege of siring a man, and I shall not affront him with requests for further favors.
  • Extract from : « The Pride of Palomar » by Peter B. Kyne

Synonyms for siring

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