parent
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(noun) 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 |
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Related Words: begetter, father, female parent, genitor, male parent, mother, stepparent |
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Antonyms: child |
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(verb) bring up; "raise a family"; "bring up children" |
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Synonyms: bring up, nurture, raise, rear |
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Related Words: cradle, fledge, foster |
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