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Meaning of the word parents in English

What does parents mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

parents

Noun

a father or mother.

Example:
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the parents of the bride
Synonym:
mother father surrogate mother stepparent stepmother stepfather guardian single parent co-parent progenitor genitor pater rents

Verb

be or act as a parent to (a child).

Example:
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all children are special to those who parent them
Synonym:
bring up look after take care of rear raise nurture
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parent parenting parental parents-in-law single parent foster parent co-parent