Sire

Pronunciation: /saɪər/

Definitions of sire

noun a respectful term of address for a male monarch or a nobleman

Example Sentences

A1 The sire of the puppies is a purebred golden retriever.

A2 The young prince bowed before his sire, the king.

B1 The rancher admired the strong build of the sire horse.

B2 The champion racehorse's sire was a famous stallion.

C1 The sire of the company was a visionary entrepreneur who revolutionized the industry.

C2 The sire of the royal family was known for his wisdom and leadership qualities.

Examples of sire in a Sentence

formal The sire of the kingdom was a wise and just ruler.

informal The sire of the family always hosted the best gatherings.

slang Yo, that sire knows how to throw a party!

figurative The old oak tree stood tall and proud, like the sire of the forest.

Grammatical Forms of sire

• past tense: sired
• plural: sires
• comparative: sirer
• superlative: sirest
• present tense: sires
• future tense: will sire
• perfect tense: has sired
• continuous tense: is siring
• singular: sire
• positive degree: sire
• infinitive: to sire
• gerund: siring
• participle: siring

Origin and Evolution of sire

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'sire' originated from Old French, derived from the Latin word 'senior' meaning 'older, elder'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a respectful term for a male superior or elder, 'sire' evolved over time to also refer to a male parent or father, particularly in a formal or royal context.