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sire
B2
noun
Usage:
79%
father, male parent
Translation: father, male parent
Pronunciation: /saɪər/
Meaning: the male parent of an animal

This meaning is commonly used in animal breeding to identify the father of an offspring.

The horse's sire won several races.

Breeders carefully selected the sire.

2
B2
verb
Usage:
67%
father, produce offspring
Translation: father, produce offspring
Pronunciation: /saɪər/
Meaning: to father offspring, especially animals

As a verb, sire means becoming the male parent of offspring.

The stallion sired many successful racehorses.

This bull has sired several healthy calves.

3
C1
historical noun
Usage:
38%
your majesty, lord
Translation: your majesty, lord
Pronunciation: /saɪər/
Meaning: a respectful form of address for a king or lord

This historical meaning was used when directly addressing a male ruler or nobleman.

Yes, sire, the army is ready.

The servant bowed before his sire.

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