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Accurate
adjective · 78% connection
In exact or careful conformity to truth, or to some standard of requirement, the result of care or pains; free from failure, error, or…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: like, father, affection, care, paternal.
Affection
noun · 78% connection
A settled good will; kind feeling; love; zealous or tender attachment; -- often in the pl. Formerly followed by to, but now more gener…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: like, father, affection, care, paternal.
Affectionate
adjective · 78% connection
Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: like, father, affection, care, paternal.
Agnation
noun · 78% connection
line of descent traced through the paternal side of the family
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: like, father, affection, care, paternal.
Analysis
noun · 78% connection
the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride's father’
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: like, father, affection, care, paternal.
Ancestor
noun · 78% connection
One from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a fore father.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: like, father, affection, care, paternal.
Attachment
noun · 78% connection
The act attaching, or state of being attached; close adherence or affection; fidelity; regard; an/ passion of affection that binds a p…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: like, father, affection, care, paternal.
Beget
verb · 78% connection
To procreate, as a father or sire; to generate; -- commonly said of the father.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: like, father, affection, care, paternal.
Bind
verb · 78% connection
Fig.: To oblige, restrain, or hold, by authority, law, duty, promise, vow, affection, or other moral tie; as, to bind the conscience;…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: like, father, affection, care, paternal.
Careful
adjective · 78% connection
Taking care; giving good heed; watchful; cautious; provident; not indifferent, heedless, or reckless; -- often followed by of, for, or…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: like, father, affection, care, paternal.
Caution
noun · 78% connection
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided; prudence in regard to danger; pro…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: like, father, affection, care, paternal.
Consider
verb · 78% connection
To fix the mind on, with a view to a careful examination; to think on with care; to ponder; to study; to meditate on.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: like, father, affection, care, paternal.
Considerate
adjective · 78% connection
Given to consideration or to sober reflection; regardful of consequences or circumstances; circumspect; careful; esp. careful of the r…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: like, father, affection, care, paternal.
Croup
noun · 78% connection
An inflammatory affection of the larynx or trachea, accompanied by a hoarse, ringing cough and stridulous, difficult breathing; esp.,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: like, father, affection, care, paternal.
Diligent
adjective · 78% connection
Prosecuted with careful attention and effort; careful; painstaking; not careless or negligent.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: like, father, affection, care, paternal.
Fatherhood
noun · 78% connection
The state of being a father; the character or authority of a father; paternity.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: like, father, affection, care, paternal.
Flashing
noun · 78% connection
Pieces of metal, built into the joints of a wall, so as to lap over the edge of the gutters or to cover the edge of the roofing; also,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: like, father, affection, care, paternal.
Fondness
noun · 78% connection
Doting affection; tender liking; strong appetite, propensity, or relish; as, he had a fondness for truffles.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: like, father, affection, care, paternal.
