parent
nounHow many syllables in parent?
There are 2 syllables in the word parent.How to pronounce parent:
Definition of parent:
- parent (noun):
- one that begets or brings forth offspring
- 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.
Synonyms for parent:
adopter
adoptive parent
begetter
dad
daddy
empty nester
family
family unit
father
female parent
genitor
male parent
mama
mamma
mom
momma
mommy
mother
papa
pop
stepfather
stepmother
stepparent
Antonyms for parent:
child
consequence
effect
end
offspring
outcome
outgrowth
result
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