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Noun father-figure has 1 sense
  1. father figure, father surrogate - a man who takes over all the functions of the real father
    --1 is a kind of man, adult male; man, adult male
    --1 has particulars: foster-father; stepfather

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Term: Father Figure

Description:

A father figure refers to a person who fulfills the role of a father in someone's life, providing guidance, support, and protection.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: The person who acts as a fatherly figure.

Senses and Usages:

  1. A person who takes on the roles and responsibilities of a father.

    2. Example sentence: My uncle became a father figure to me after my dad passed away.

  2. A respected and trusted mentor, advisor, or authority figure.

    3. Example sentence: The older coach became a father figure to the young athletes on the team.

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