parent

[pair-uhnt, par-] / ˈpɛər ənt, ˈpær- /

NOUN

person, source of product

Synonyms

STRONGEST

father mother

STRONG

ancestor architect author begetter cause center creator folks forerunner fountainhead guardian origin originator progenitor prototype root source wellspring

WEAK

procreator

Antonyms

STRONG

consequence effect end outcome outgrowth result

WEAK

child

Example Sentences

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Until now, parents have had to pay up to £200 to buy a vaccine privately to protect their children.

From BBC

"They're mostly friends of my parents, but I know them very well."

From Barron's

As a parent, you wouldn’t want your child to be stuck forever wearing a onesie and drinking from a sippy cup.

From The Wall Street Journal

The first babies of 2026 have been welcomed by delighted parents across Scotland.

From BBC

Students and parents see it as a refuge.

From Los Angeles Times