parent

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parent

A parent reads a bedtime story to their child.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A father or mother; a person who begets, gives birth to, or raises a child: A "parent" is a direct biological or adoptive caregiver of a child.
    • A source or origin: "Parent" can metaphorically refer to the thing from which another is derived or originates.
    • An organism from which younger ones are obtained: In biology, a "parent" is an animal or plant that produces offspring.

  2. Verb:

    • To act as a parent; to raise or nurture a child: "To parent" means to care for and bring up a child.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • Every child needs love and support from a parent.
    • The company is a parent to several smaller subsidiaries.
    • The parent plant produces seeds for the next generation.

  • Verb:

    • They are learning how to parent effectively.
    • It is challenging to work full-time and parent young children.
Advanced Usage
  • "Parent company": A company that controls other, smaller companies (Note: This is a compound noun listed separately as a variant).
  • "To parent consciously": To raise children with deliberate thought and intention about one's methods.
    • They attended classes to learn how to parent consciously.
Variants and Related Words
  • Parental (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of a parent.
    • She provides strong parental guidance.
  • Parenthood (noun): The state of being a parent.
    • Parenthood is a rewarding journey.
  • Parent company (noun): A company that owns or controls another company.
  • Single parent (noun): A person raising a child or children without a partner.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Progenitor, guardian, caregiver, forebear.
  • Verb: Raise, rear, nurture, bring up.
Related Phrases
  • "Parent-teacher association (PTA)": An organization of parents and teachers focused on a school.
  • "Birth parent": A biological mother or father.
Idioms
  • "Like parent, like child": Used to suggest a child's behavior or character is similar to that of their parent.
    • He's just as stubborn as his father—like parent, like child.
parent

A parent reads a bedtime story to their child.

Noun
  1. an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained
  2. 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
Verb
  1. bring up
    • raise a family
    • bring up children

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