Meaning & use
parent
A person's father or mother, or a person who raises and cares for a child.
See it in a sentence
Both of her parents attended the school play to watch her perform.
The volunteers often parent foster children for years before an adoption is finalized.
A note on using this word
"Parent" can also function as a verb, meaning to raise or care for a child, as in "to parent well."
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
child
Another way to use it
2. verb
To care for and raise a child, providing guidance and support as they grow.
They chose to parent their children with a mix of structure and independence.
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