Here is the dictionary-style entry for "sired":
sired
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: past tense and past participle of sire; to father offspring
Pronunciation (US): /saɪrd/
Pronunciation (UK): /saɪəd/
Origin and Usage: The word "sired" comes from the Middle English word "sire," meaning "father." It is used to describe the act of fathering offspring. The word is commonly used in animal husbandry and breeding, but can also be used to refer to human fathers.
Synonyms: fathered, begot, procreated, produced offspring
Related Words: siree, siren
Example Sentences:
- He sired six children over the course of his life.
- The champion racehorse was sired by a famous stallion.
- The dog was sired by a purebred Golden Retriever.