father - use in sentences

Adjective modifier

  • unmarried: Unless the circumstances above apply, unmarried fathers who have acquired parental responsibility can lose it only if: they renounce it.

Modifies a noun

  • footstep: I played local level football in my teens and went on to follow in my fathers footsteps in distance running.

Adjective modifier

  • biological: He said: " I'm not James's biological father.
  • devoted: Devoted father of Stephen, David and Adrian, and much loved husband of Jean.
  • earthly: I will pray that you will come to discover the God who loves you in a way that perhaps your earthly father never could.
  • abusive: When Jayni, her mom and little brother have to run away from her abusive father, it starts off as a big adventure.

Modifies a noun

  • christmas: Go to: ' How ' does father christmas know i've been naughty?
  • figure: Lack of father figure - no male role model - failing boys.

Noun used with modifier

  • founding: Our first Chairman was Michael Young, founding father of numerous public interest organizations, among them Consumers Association.
  • birth: She was 21years old when she had me.My birth father may have been American and possibly married, Ring any bells?

Possessives

  • footstep: The Prince of Wales followed in his father's footsteps by studying at Gordonstoun.
  • death: Unfortunately, Nelsons birthplace was demolished just after his father's death and replaced by the present rectory.
  • cousin: If he is two generations from the common ancestor, he 1s your first cousin once removed ( your father's first cousin ).
  • surname: This is the case even if your baby was registered with father's surname originally.
  • brother: We went to the canteen and low and behold who did I see sitting at a table, but my father's brother.
  • will: Synopsis: When his brother and sister decide to fight their father's new will, Jack has to find a job.

Possessives

  • bride: The bride's father will then tie part of the patka to the bride's headpiece, the knot symbolizing the couple's unity.

Preposition: of

  • daughter: Proud father of 4 daughters, 1 grand daughter.

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