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parent

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

It's pronounced as /ˈpɛr.ənt/

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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

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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