Definitions

1. noun

A title of respect for a man, especially a father or a superior

“The king was referred to as His Majesty, sire.”

2. verb

To produce or be the source of something, especially a sound

“The sire of a loud whistle pierced through the air.”

3. verb

To acknowledge or recognize someone as one’s superior or father

“He was the first to sire his king as his superior.”

4. verb

To be the father of something, especially an animal

“The stallion was said to sire many fine offspring.”