sire Synonyms
Another word for sire
• noun (Context 1)
The male parent of an animal, especially a stallion or bull kept for breeding.
"The champion racehorse was retired to the stud farm, where he became a highly sought-after stud."
• verb (Context 2)
To be the male parent of an offspring (especially of a stallion or other domestic animal).
"Over his career at the ranch, the prizewinning bull sired dozens of healthy calves."
• noun (Context 3)
A respectful form of address for a king or sovereign (now primarily historical or literary).
"The messenger knelt before the throne and said, "lord, the ambassadors have arrived.""
• noun (Context 4)
A human father or male ancestor (archaic or literary).
"In the old ballad, the young knight vowed to honor the legacy of his noble father."
Opposites of sire
The opposite of sire shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: