PARENT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PARENT?

Need another word that means the same as “parent”? Find 21 synonyms and 30 related words for “parent” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Parent” are: mother, father, ancestor, forefather, forebear, source, origin, genesis, originator, root, fountain, cause, author, architect, bring up, nurture, raise, rear, be the parent of, look after, take care of

Parent as a Noun

Definitions of "Parent" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “parent” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A person's father or mother.
• An organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained.
• An animal or plant from which new ones are derived.
• A forefather or ancestor.
• An organization or company which owns or controls a number of subsidiaries.
• A source or origin of a smaller or less important part.
• 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 of "Parent" as a noun (14 Words)

ancestor	Someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent. Both species of elephant have a common ancestor.
architect	A person who is responsible for inventing or realizing a particular idea or project. The architects of the reform programme.
author	The writings produced by a particular author. He is the author of several books on the subject.
cause	A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition. Class size is a cause for complaint in some schools.
father	A male parent also used as a term of address to your father. Keep the faith of our forefathers.
forebear	An ancestor. Generations of his forebears had lived in London.
forefather	A member of the past generations of one’s family or people; an ancestor. The duchy which her forefathers had ruled since the tenth century.
fountain	An ornamental structure in a pool or lake from which one or more jets of water are pumped into the air. The government always quote this report as the fountain of truth.
genesis	The first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God’s covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers. This tale had its genesis in fireside stories.
mother	A woman who has given birth to a child also used as a term of address to your mother. The initiatives were based on the experience of the mother company.
origin	A person’s social background or ancestry. Mineral origin.
originator	A person who creates or initiates something. Wegener was the originator of the theory of continental drift.
root	Any plant grown for its root. Root growth.
source	Someone who originates or causes or initiates something. Major sources and sinks exist for atmospheric oxygen.

Usage Examples of "Parent" as a noun

• Policy considerations were determined largely by the parent company.
• Some of the whetstones have been transported up to 400 km from the parent rock.
• God's hand had written in the hearts of our first parents all the rules of good.
• Stems will root down, creating a new crown near the parent.
• The parents of the bride.
• His adoptive parents.

Parent as a Verb

Definitions of "Parent" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “parent” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Be or act as a parent to (a child.
• Bring up.
• Look after a child until it is an adult.

Synonyms of "Parent" as a verb (7 Words)

be the parent of	Occupy a certain position or area.
bring up	Cause to come into a particular state or condition.
look after	Perceive with attention; direct one’s gaze towards.
nurture	Care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing. Nurture his talents.
raise	Raise in rank or condition. A fence was being raised around the property.
rear	Cause to rise up. The horse reared in terror.
take care of	Take into one’s possession.

Usage Examples of "Parent" as a verb

• All children are special to those who parent them.
• We are losing our intuitive ability to parent.

Associations of "Parent" (30 Words)

adoption	The action or fact of legally taking another’s child and bringing it up as one’s own, or the fact of being adopted. The widespread adoption of agricultural technology.
aunt	An unrelated adult female friend, especially of a child. She was brought up by her aunt and uncle.
beget	Make (offspring) by reproduction. Killings beget more killings.
brother	A title given to a monk and used as form of address. None of his brothers would betray him.
care	Provide care for. No medical care was required.
daddy	The best or most successful person. The daddy of all potholes.
daughter	A thing personified as a daughter in relation to its origin or source. We are the sons and daughters of Adam.
elder	An official in the early Christian Church, or of various Protestant Churches and sects. The elder of the two sons.
engender	Cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition. The issue engendered continuing controversy.
familial	Occurring among members of a family usually by heredity. The familial Christmas dinner.
family	A group of one or more parents and their children living together as a unit. I could not turn him away for he was family.
father	Treat with the protective care associated with a father. John fathered four daughters.
foster	Bring up under fosterage of children. A person who would foster Holly was found.
grandparent	A parent of your father or mother. It must be a great blessing to have Chloe s grandparents living nearby.
housework	Regular work done in housekeeping, especially cleaning and tidying. I was busy doing housework when the doorbell rang.
maternal	Related on the mother’s side. Maternal care.
mom	One’s mother. My mom gave us each a slice of pizza.
mommy	Informal terms for a mother.
mother	A term of address for a mother superior. She didn t know how to mother my brother and he was very sensitive.
nurture	The action or process of nurturing someone or something. Nurture his talents.
offspring	The immediate descendants of a person. She was the mother of many offspring.
progeny	A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring. Shorthorn cattle are highly effective in bestowing their characteristics on their progeny.
raising	Helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community. A cost raising increase in the basic wage rate.
rearing	Rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile.
sibling	Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common; a brother or sister.
sister	A title given to a nun (and used as a form of address. The ward sister needs to be consulted.
sisterhood	The feeling of kinship with and closeness to a group of women or all women. Much of sisterhood is about sharing lipsticks.
tutelary	Serving as a protector, guardian, or patron. Tutelary gods.
uncle	The brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt. He visited his uncle.
upbringing	Properties acquired during a person’s formative years. He was a countryman by upbringing.