Parent — synonyms, parent antonyms, definition

1. parent (Noun)

ancestor antecedent ascendant dam father forbear forebear forefather forerunner founder fountainhead ma mama mater matriarch model mom mommy mother mummy • • • child

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.

parent (Noun) — An organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained.

parent (Noun) — The source or origin of something.

being genitor organism adopter adoptive parent begetter empty nester father female parent filicide male parent mother stepparent family family unit

2. parent (Verb)

bring up create generate nurture originate procreate produce raise rear sire spawn

parent (Verb) — Provide for and care for during childhood. ex. "parent a family"

cradle fledge foster