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May 27, 2012
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Synonyms for sire

Noun

1. sire, Lord, noble, nobleman
usage: a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority
2. forefather, father, sire, ancestor, ascendant, ascendent, antecedent, root
usage: the founder of a family; "keep the faith of our forefathers"
3. sire, male
usage: male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse

Verb

1. beget, get, engender, father, mother, sire, generate, bring forth, make, create
usage: make children; "Abraham begot Isaac"; "Men often father children but don't recognize them"
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