Parent meaning

What does “parent” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“parent” is a noun and verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian.

parent

noun

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
Oppositeschild
an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained

verb

look after a child until it is an adult
“raise a family”
“bring up children”
Synonymsrear raise bring up nurture

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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✦Synonyms for parent✦Words that rhyme with parent✦Unscramble PARENT