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

Need another word that means the same as “parents”? Find 4 synonyms and 30 related words for “parents” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Parents” are: bring up, nurture, raise, rear

Parents as a Verb

Definitions of "Parents" as a verb

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

• Look after a child until it is an adult.
• Bring up.

Synonyms of "Parents" as a verb (4 Words)

bring up	Cause to come into a particular state or condition.
nurture	Bring up. Nurture his talents.
raise	Raise the level or amount of something. Raise a shout.
rear	Rise up. The horse reared in terror.

Associations of "Parents" (30 Words)

adoption	The act of accepting with approval; favorable reception. Private adoptions are illegal in Britain.
aunt	The sister of one’s father or mother or the wife of one’s uncle. She was brought up by her aunt and uncle.
beget	(especially of a man) bring (a child) into existence by the process of reproduction. Killings beget more killings.
brother	A member of a fundamentalist Protestant denomination. He recognized her from her strong resemblance to her brother.
care	Provide care for. He planned his departure with great care.
daddy	An informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk. It s you who s calling the shots now you re the daddy.
daughter	A thing personified as a daughter in relation to its origin or source. We are the sons and daughters of Adam.
elder	Any of various church officers. The elder of the two sons.
engender	Make (offspring) by reproduction. The issue engendered continuing controversy.
familial	Relating to or having the characteristics of a family. Familial relationships.
family	A collection of things sharing a common attribute. He moved his family to Virginia.
father	Appear as or admit that one is the father or originator of. Keep the faith of our forefathers.
foster	Bring up under fosterage of children. The teacher s task is to foster learning.
grandparent	A parent of one’s father or mother; a grandmother or grandfather. 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	(of feelings) typical of a caring mother; motherly. My maternal grandmother.
mom	Informal terms for a mother. My mom gave us each a slice of pizza.
mommy	One’s mother (chiefly as a child’s term).
mother	A term of address for a mother superior. The initiatives were based on the experience of the mother company.
nurture	Provide with nourishment. Jarrett was nurtured by his parents in a close knit family.
offspring	Any immature animal. Industrialism prepared the way for acceptance of the French Revolution s various socialistic 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	The event of something being raised upward. A raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity.
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 female friend or associate, especially a female fellow member of a trade union or other organization. Uncloseted lesbian sisters.
sisterhood	The kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings. Canadian feminists acknowledge their sisterhood with women around the globe.
tutelary	Relating to protection or a guardian. Tutelary gods.
uncle	A pawnbroker. He visited his uncle.
upbringing	Properties acquired during a person’s formative years. He was a countryman by upbringing.