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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.

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Parents as a Verb
Definitions of "Parents" as a verb
Synonyms of "Parents" as a verb (4 Words)
Associations of "Parents" (30 Words)

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.