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parents

The word “parents” has 2 syllables: par-ents

It's pronounced as /ˈpɛr.ənts/

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In the thesaurus, “parents” has 70 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for parents along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for parents

Meanings of parents

  • noun
    1. One of the two persons from whom one is immediately biologically descended; a mother or father.
    2. A surrogate mother.
    3. A third person who has provided DNA samples in an IVF procedure in order to alter faulty genetic material.
    4. A person who acts as a parent in rearing a child; a step-parent or adoptive parent.
    5. A relative.
    6. The source or origin of something.
    7. An organism from which a plant or animal is immediately biologically descended.
    8. Sponsor, supporter, owner, protector.
    9. The object from which a child or derived object is descended; a node superior to another node.
  • verb
    1. To act as parent, to raise or rear.

Example Sentences

  • Her parents supported her throughout her education.
  • The school invited all parents to the meeting.
  • His parents taught him the value of hard work.
  • Many parents worry about their children's future.
  • The young boy ran to his parents with excitement.

On this page you'll find 70 synonyms or another words to parents, such as: ancestors, antecedents, attends, bears, begets, breeds, brood.

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