parent

/pˈe‍əɹənt/

/ˈpɛɹənt/

Parent

our mother or our father

antonyms : child

the father or mother of an animal

to parent

MAIN VERB

look after a child until it is an adult

synonyms : bring up

Examples

1. Parents often support their children financially during college.

2. My parents had a talk with me about the importance of responsibility.

3. My parents always drink orange juice for breakfast.

4. The parents eagerly awaited the arrival of their first baby.