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PRONUNCIATION OF FATHERLIKE

fatherlike  [ˈfɑːðəˌlaɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FATHERLIKE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Fatherlike is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES FATHERLIKE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of fatherlike in the English dictionary

The definition of fatherlike in the dictionary is having a quality or qualities typical of a father; fatherly.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FATHERLIKE


brotherlike
ˈbrʌðəˌlaɪk
daughter-like
ˈdɔːtəˌlaɪk
feather-like
ˈfeðəˌlaɪk
fingerlike
ˈfɪŋɡəˌlaɪk
hairlike
ˈhɛəˌlaɪk
hammer-like
ˈhæməˌlaɪk
leatherlike
ˈlɛðəˌlaɪk
lookalike
ˈlʊkəˌlaɪk
mirror-like
ˈmɪrəˌlaɪk
pizza-like
ˈpiːtsəˌlaɪk
soundalike
ˈsaʊndəˌlaɪk
sugar-like
ˈʃʊɡəˌlaɪk
summer-like
ˈsʌməˌlaɪk
tiger-like
ˈtaɪɡəˌlaɪk
tumor-like
ˈtjuːməˌlaɪk
umbrella-like
ʌmˈbrɛləˌlaɪk
unbrotherlike
ʌnˈbrʌðəˌlaɪk
villa-like
ˈvɪləˌlaɪk
water-like
ˈwɔːtəˌlaɪk
winter-like
ˈwɪntəˌlaɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FATHERLIKE

fatheadedness
father
Father Christmas
father confessor
father figure
father lasher
father of the chapel
Father of the House
Father Time
father-in-law
Father´s Day
fatherhood
fathering
fatherland
fatherless
fatherlessness
fatherliness
fatherly
fathers-in-law
fathership

WORDS THAT END LIKE FATHERLIKE

bearlike
bladderlike
cigarlike
daggerlike
dislike
earlike
lawyerlike
lobsterlike
rubberlike
sailorlike
sewerlike
sisterlike
soldierlike
spiderlike
stairlike
starlike
towerlike
unsoldierlike
unwarlike
vaporlike
warlike

Synonyms and antonyms of fatherlike in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «fatherlike» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FATHERLIKE

Find out the translation of fatherlike to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of fatherlike from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fatherlike» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

fatherlike
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

paternal
570 millions of speakers

English

fatherlike
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

fatherlike
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

fatherlike
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

отечески
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ao Pai,
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পিতৃসুলভ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fatherlike
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Seperti bapa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

father
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

fatherlike
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

fatherlike
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kaya rama
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

fatherlike
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

fatherlike
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पितृसरे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fatherlike
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

paterno
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ojcowsku
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

батьківськи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fatherlike
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

fatherlike
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fatherlike
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fatherlike
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fatherlike
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fatherlike

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FATHERLIKE»

The term «fatherlike» is used very little and occupies the 186.223 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FATHERLIKE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «fatherlike» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «fatherlike» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fatherlike

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FATHERLIKE»

Discover the use of fatherlike in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fatherlike and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Fatherhood: Contemporary Theory, Research, and Social Policy
cohabit were more likely to have fatherlike perceptions. Meanwhile, the gender of stepfathers' eldest stepchild was not significantly related to stepfathers' perceptions. As expected, stepfathers were more likely to report “fatherlike” perceptions if ...
William Marsiglio, 1995
2
Simple Faith
“In order that you may be Fatherlike.” Very seldom do we use the word “Fatherlike ,” but it fits here. Those who love like God begin to model a Fatherlike response . . . even toward the unrighteous. And the 113 simple advice to the selfish and ...
Charles R. Swindoll, 2003
3
The International Handbook of Stepfamilies: Policy and ...
Inthis studystepfathers were most likelyto report “fatherlike” perceptionswhen they (a)had both step and biological children resident inthe household, (b)became a stepfather to younger children,and (c) werehappy with theirmarital or cohabiting ...
Jan Pryor, 2008
4
The Spirit of the Heart
Like. FatherLike. Son. To experience the fullness of life as a son, He and his father must reconcile and become one. The father pours forth love with no strings attached, Giving and forgiving in solitude unsurpassed. Casting out all fear perfect ...
James P. Robson, 2013
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The English Language
What has been said of the word fathers may also be said of fatherly, fatherlike, fatherless, &c. Now, from the word father, all these words (fatlters, .fatherly, fatherlike and fatherless) differ in form, and (not, however, necessarily) in meaning.
Robert Gordon Latham, 1850
6
The Unitarian Review and Religious Magazine
"Is this Fatherlike?" say the theologians; "or must we seek some other relation, extraneous to and independent of the Father's, which will explain to us these modes of action on the part of God ? " Broad and clear is the statement of John : " God ...
Charles Lowe, Henry Wilder Foote, John Hopkins Morison, 1879
7
Epic and Saga
There was after that a troop of still haughtier heroes, namely, the seven sons of Ailill and Medb, each of whom was called " Mane." And each Mane had a nickname, to wit, Mane Fatherlike and Mane Motherlike, and Mane otherlike, and Mane ...
‎1910
8
The Harvard Classics
There was after that a troop of still haughtier heroes, namely, the seven sons of Ailill and Medb, each of whom was called " Mane." And each Mane had a nickname, to wit, Mane Fatherlike and Mane Motherlike, and Mane otherlike, and Mane ...
Charles William Eliot, 1910
9
The Unitarian Review
"Is this Fatherlike?" say the theologians; "or must we seek some other relation, extraneous to and independent of the Father's, which will explain to us these modes of action on the part of God ? " Broad and clear is the statement of John : " God ...
10
The Cavaliers of England: Or, The Times of the Revolutions ...
... never to calculation or deceit, she saw everything, as it were, through his eyes, and was easily induced by him to believe that all his fatherlike kindness and fatherlike attention to her slightest wish, arose only from his love for her lost parent, ...
Henry William Herbert, 1852

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FATHERLIKE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fatherlike is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Review: 'Winter's Bone' Director Debra Granik Paints A Remarkable …
As the owner of the At Ease RV Park, he's a central fatherlike figure in this world, but a deep part of this culture for him is the near constant ritual ... «Indie Wire, Jul 15»
2
Humans: Everything we know so far about the new Channel 4 series …
William Hurt stars as widower George Millican who forms a fatherlike bond with his outdated Synth Odi when he uses his flawless mind to recall ... «The Independent, Jun 15»
3
2016 Ambitions Turn Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush Protégé, Into Rival
In an interview at his Miami office, Norman Braman, a fatherlike figure to Mr. Rubio and a major donor to his campaigns, portrayed Mr. Bush as ... «New York Times, Apr 15»
4
Theater review: HCTO's character-focused 'Les Miz' immerses …
... sometimes-difficult melodies with ease, all while perfectly channeling the character's fatherlike demeanor and deep yearning for mercy for all. «Deseret News, Feb 15»
5
Jodie Foster on How to Make It As a Female Director in Male …
... Barnard College, Foster explained how the sweet old fatherlike figures at the now nearly defunct Orion Pictures green-lit her directorial debut. «Vulture, Feb 15»
6
TAMMY BRUCE: What Julianne Moore's rejection of God really means
The loss of a loved one can shake any sense of faith, especially if it's based in the notion of God being a supreme fatherlike figure who is ... «Washington Times, Feb 15»
7
STREET BEAT: Reflecting on Barrow
“Errol Barrow Day is very significant to me as he shepherded us out of colonialism and into nationhood and his fatherlike figure will always ... «Nation News, Jan 15»
8
Mara Wilson Writes Touching Tribute to "Doubtfire" Dad Robin …
She recounts Williams's fatherlike presence on set, where he crafted hand puppets and cracked poop jokes to keep Wilson laughing. She also ... «Cosmopolitan, Aug 14»
9
At Folk Fest, one sculptor helps another with the mettle to create
... and the younger artist readily acknowledges that the “Tin Man,” as Lucas is known, has been a fatherlike figure, especially in terms of helping ... «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Aug 14»
10
LAFF Review: Debra Granik's Doc 'Stray Dog' A Sensitive Portrait of …
As the owner of the At Ease RV Park, he's a central fatherlike figure in this world. But a deep part of this culture for him is the near constant ritual ... «Indie Wire, Jun 14»

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