Meaning of "sire" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SIRE

From Old French, from Latin senior an elder, from senex an old man.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF SIRE

sire  [saɪə]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SIRE

Sire is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb sire in English.

WHAT DOES SIRE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sire

Sire is a form of address for reigning kings in the United Kingdom and in Belgium. It was formerly also used in France, Italy, Germany, Portugal, Sweden and Spain. Historically Sire had a wider usage. During the middle ages Sire was generally used to address a superior, a person of importance or in a position of authority or the nobility in general. The word "sire" and the French "sieur" share a common etymologic origin, both ultimately being related to the Latin senior.

Definition of sire in the English dictionary

The first definition of sire in the dictionary is a male parent, esp of a horse or other domestic animal. Other definition of sire is a respectful term of address, now used only in addressing a male monarch. Sire is also a man of high rank.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO SIRE

PRESENT

Present

I sire

you sire

he/she/it sires

we sire

you sire

they sire

Present continuous

I am siring

you are siring

he/she/it is siring

we are siring

you are siring

they are siring

Present perfect

I have sired

you have sired

he/she/it has sired

we have sired

you have sired

they have sired

Present perfect continuous

I have been siring

you have been siring

he/she/it has been siring

we have been siring

you have been siring

they have been siring

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I sired

you sired

he/she/it sired

we sired

you sired

they sired

Past continuous

I was siring

you were siring

he/she/it was siring

we were siring

you were siring

they were siring

Past perfect

I had sired

you had sired

he/she/it had sired

we had sired

you had sired

they had sired

Past perfect continuous

I had been siring

you had been siring

he/she/it had been siring

we had been siring

you had been siring

they had been siring

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will sire

you will sire

he/she/it will sire

we will sire

you will sire

they will sire

Future continuous

I will be siring

you will be siring

he/she/it will be siring

we will be siring

you will be siring

they will be siring

Future perfect

I will have sired

you will have sired

he/she/it will have sired

we will have sired

you will have sired

they will have sired

Future perfect continuous

I will have been siring

you will have been siring

he/she/it will have been siring

we will have been siring

you will have been siring

they will have been siring

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would sire

you would sire

he/she/it would sire

we would sire

you would sire

they would sire

Conditional continuous

I would be siring

you would be siring

he/she/it would be siring

we would be siring

you would be siring

they would be siring

Conditional perfect

I would have sire

you would have sire

he/she/it would have sire

we would have sire

you would have sire

they would have sire

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been siring

you would have been siring

he/she/it would have been siring

we would have been siring

you would have been siring

they would have been siring

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you sire
we let´s sire
you sire

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to sire

Past participle

sired

Present Participle

siring

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

TRANSLATION OF SIRE

Find out the translation of sire to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of sire from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sire» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 生
• Translator English - Spanish: ser el padre de
• English: sire
• Translator English - Hindi: महाराज
• Translator English - Arabic: مولى
• Translator English - Russian: сир
• Translator English - Portuguese: gerar
• Translator English - Bengali: হুজুর
• Translator English - French: engendrer
• Translator English - Malay: Sire
• Translator English - German: zeugen
• Translator English - Japanese: 雄親となる
• Translator English - Korean: 아비
• Translator English - Javanese: Sire
• Translator English - Vietnamese: sanh ra
• Translator English - Tamil: ஐயா
• Translator English - Marathi: सरदार
• Translator English - Turkish: efendimiz
• Translator English - Italian: generare
• Translator English - Polish: Ojciec
• Translator English - Ukrainian: сір
• Translator English - Romanian: sire
• Translator English - Greek: άρχοντας
• Translator English - Afrikaans: vaar
• Translator English - Swedish: sire
• Translator English - Norwegian: sire

2 QUOTES WITH «SIRE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sire.

1

Edna O'Brien

Countries are either mothers or fathers, and engender the emotional bristle secretly reserved for either sire.

2

Burt Ward

I have two children. I have a daughter 29, and a daughter four. They are 25 years apart, so you speak about generations and I must tell you, I have a philosophy and that is every 25 years I'm going to sire another child.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SIRE»

Discover the use of sire in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sire and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Naming the Elephant: Worldview as a Concept

In this companion volume to The Universe Next Door, James W. Sire offers his refined definition of a worldview and addresses key questions about the history of worldview thinking, the existential and intellectual formation of worldviews, ...

James W. Sire, 2004

The Universe Next Door (Large Print 16pt)

In this new fifth edition James Sire offers additional student-friendly features to his concise, easily understood introductions to theism, deism, naturalism, Marxism, nihilism, existentialism, Eastern monism, New Age philosophy and ...

James W. Sire, 2011

Habits of the Mind: Intellectual Life as a Christian Calling

Because Jesus was the smartest man who ever lived, argues James W. Sire, we can and should learn to think as well as we can. In this book he offers an insider's view of learning how to think well for the glory of God and his kingdom.

James W. Sire, 2000

Discipleship of the Mind

Shows ways to develop a Christian world-view and to apply it to ethical issues and the study of academic disciplines

James W. Sire, 1990

Scripture Twisting: 20 Ways the Cults Misread the Bible

How often have you encountered some bizarre doctrine only to be stunned to hear a Bible verse quoted to support it? With new religious cults springing up almost daily and old ones growing rapidly, this is more and more common.

James W. Sire, 2009

Learning to Pray Through the Psalms

Though they were written centuries ago, the Psalms still resonate deeply with us today, giving voice to our thoughts and longings: "Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD." (Psalm 130:1) "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help ...

James W. Sire, 2009

The Knights of Malta

Provides a complete history of the Order of St. John, also called the Knights of Malta, from its military and political role during the Crusades to the modernised Catholic institution that it is today

H. J. A. Sire, 1996

A Little Primer on Humble Apologetics

Is there a better way? Can we learn to speak boldly, yet humbly, about our faith in Christ? Veteran apologist Jim Sire offers salient counsel derived from over fifty years of experience in a vast array of settings.

James W. Sire, 2009

The Sire de Maletroit's Door

The Sire de Maletroit's Door is a short-story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (13 November 1850 - 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer.

Robert Louis Stevenson, 2013

Jesus the Reason

James W. Sire invites you to meet Jesus by digging deep into the Bible. You'll discover what Jesus did and said. And you'll be encouraged to decide what place Jesus has in your life today.

James W. Sire, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SIRE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sire is used in the context of the following news items.

Sire, a Great Falls High graduate, flourishing at ESPN

When Jaymee Sire was five years old, she wanted to grow up to cheer for the National Football League's most polarizing franchise. “My mom … said I wanted to ... «Great Falls Tribune, Jun 15»

50 Cent's Two-Year-Old Son, Sire, Signs $700K Modeling Contract

It looks like 50 Cent's son, Sire, will be making more than his daddy soon! The famous toddler has signed a huge modeling deal with an audio company and his ... «Hollywood Life, Mar 15»

• Sire De Grugy the best bet in Champion Chase at Cheltenham …

Sire De Grugy makes his way into the parade ring at Chepstow on his most ... for another admirable sort to earn a second Champion Chase, Sire De Grugy ... «The Guardian, Mar 15»

Sire De Grugy on track for Cheltenham defence after away-day to …

Defending Betway Queen Mother Champion Chaser Sire De Grugy has had the final touches put to his Cheltenham Festival preparation with a trip to the Sussex ... «Daily Mail, Mar 15»

Sire De Grugy back on track for Cheltenham after easy Chepstow win

Sire De Grugy, ridden by Jamie Moore, takes Chepstow's final fence clear of his rivals for an easy success. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images. «The Guardian, Feb 15»

Sire De Grugy wins at Chepstow; Rocky Creek in Kempton triumph

At Chepstow, Sire De Grugy gave weight away to his rivals in the handicap chase and got his season back on track after unseating his rider on his comeback run ... «BBC Sport, Feb 15»

Jamie Moore: Sire De Grugy injury news brought me close to tears

Jockey Jamie Moore admitted to being "close to tears" when receiving the news that reigning Queen Mother Champion Chaser Sire De Grugy had suffered a ... «BBC Sport, Feb 15»

Gary Moore reports Sire De Grugy fit and ready for Newbury Game …

Jamie Moore on Sire De Grugy celebrates victory in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images. «The Guardian, Feb 15»

Sire De Grugy not fully fit ahead of Newbury comeback, admits …

Trainer Gary Moore has admitted that Sire De Grugy is likely to be short of peak fitness when he returns from injury in the Game Spirit Chase at Newbury on ... «Daily Mail, Jan 15»

Sprinter Sacre and Sire De Grugy among record 33 entries for …

Sprinter Sacre and Sire De Grugy are the headline acts in a record 33 entries for the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham on March 11th. «Irish Times, Jan 15»