SIRE as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse
    Hypernyms(s) sire is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • the founder of a family
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • keep the faith of our forefathers
    Hypernyms(s) sire is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority
    Hypernyms(s) sire is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower

SIRE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • make children
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Abraham begot Isaac
    • Men often father children but don”t recognize them
    Hypernyms(s) sire is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)