parent
Pronunciation
/ˈpɛrənt/

Definition & Meaning of "parent"in English

Parent
01

our mother or our father

parent definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
parents
Examples
As a single parent, she worked tirelessly to provide for her family and ensure their well-being.
02

the father or mother of an animal

to parent
01

to guide and take care of one's children to help them grow

Intransitive
Transitive: to parent a child
to parent definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
parent
3rd person singular
parents
Present participle
parenting
Past simple
parented
Past participle
parented
Examples
Both parents actively parent their children, sharing responsibilities and decisions.
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