parent

A mother or father in relation to their child.

• My parents live nearby.
• Each child inherited genes from both parents.
• One parent must sign the form.

Similar words: mother or father

Common phrases: a single parent, biological parent, parent and child

A person who brings up a child and takes care of them.

• She is a loving parent.
• Their adoptive parents helped them settle into their new home.
• Being a parent means making time for your children.

Similar words: genitor, progenitor

Common phrases: adoptive parent, foster parent, become a parent

A living thing that produces another plant or animal.

• The young plants resemble their parent.
• Both parents passed this trait to their offspring.
• Scientists crossed two parents to produce a stronger variety.

Similar words: progenitor

Common phrases: parent plant, parent organism, animal parent

To bring up a child and take care of their needs.

• They parent their children together.
• She learned to parent with patience.
• He has parented three children on his own.

Similar words: raise, bring up

Common phrases: parent a child, parent together