parent

The word “parent” has 2 syllables: par-ent

It's pronounced as /ˈpɛr.ənt/

What is synonym and antonym for parent?

In the thesaurus, “parent” has 78 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for parent along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for parent

Antonyms for parent

child
consequence
effect
end
outcome
outgrowth
result

Meanings of parent

noun
1. One of the two persons from whom one is immediately biologically descended; a mother or father.
2. A surrogate mother.
3. A third person who has provided DNA samples in an IVF procedure in order to alter faulty genetic material.
4. A person who acts as a parent in rearing a child; a step-parent or adoptive parent.
5. A relative.
6. The source or origin of something.
7. An organism from which a plant or animal is immediately biologically descended.
8. Sponsor, supporter, owner, protector.
9. The object from which a child or derived object is descended; a node superior to another node.
verb
1. To act as parent, to raise or rear.

Example Sentences

Every parent wants the best for their child.
She learned valuable lessons from her parent.
Being a parent comes with great responsibilities.
He asked his parent for advice before making a decision.
The school requires a parent to sign the permission slip.

On this page you'll find 85 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to parent, such as: ancestor, antecedent, architect, attend, author, bear, beget.

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