fatherhood

[US]/'fɑːðəhʊd/
[UK]/'fɑðɚ'hʊd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the state or experience of being a father, paternal traits, paternal authority.

Example Sentences

fatherhood makes life more liveable.

He embraced fatherhood with open arms.

Fatherhood comes with great responsibility.

He struggled with the challenges of fatherhood.

Fatherhood changed his perspective on life.

He found joy in fatherhood.

Fatherhood requires patience and understanding.

He took on the responsibilities of fatherhood willingly.

Fatherhood is a rewarding experience.

He navigated the challenges of fatherhood with grace.

Fatherhood taught him important life lessons.

Real-world Examples

The novelty of fatherhood did not wear off.

Source: Gone with the Wind

He just didn't know how to prepare himself for fatherhood.

Source: A man named Ove decides to die.

Hey, Knick fan, am I interested in your views on fatherhood? Uh, no.

Source: Friends Season 1 (Edited Version)

I am a father, with all the pleasant duties and awesome responsibilities of fatherhood.

Source: The Trumpet Swan

So today I thought we could look at a couple of very common phrases relating to fatherhood.

Source: BBC Authentic English

Soteros moved with Meadow to Hawaii while Walker tried to find a balance between work and fatherhood.

Source: People Magazine

The idea of fatherhood made him feel poetical and proud. He began to talk to his wife.

Source: The Trumpet Swan

To me, fatherhood means being there. So in the days ahead, let’s be there for each other.

Source: Obama's weekly television address.

Whoever would have thought that he of all people would be so shamelessly, so openly proud of fatherhood?

Source: Gone with the Wind

Early marriage brings early fatherhood, and with it added pressure to provide for a family, cutting short education and job opportunities.

Source: The Chronicles of Novel Events

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