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parent

[pair-uhnt, par-] / ˈpɛər ənt, ˈpær- /
NOUN
person, source of product
Synonyms
STRONGEST
father mother
STRONG
ancestor architect author begetter cause center creator folks forerunner fountainhead guardian origin originator progenitor prototype root source wellspring
WEAK
procreator
Antonyms
STRONG
consequence effect end outcome outgrowth result
WEAK
child

Example Sentences

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Unaccompanied children are those in the country without a parent or legal guardian.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Encourage them to meet friends at the range or partner up with another parent and child for an easy foursome.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Those essentially found the Facebook and Instagram parent legally responsible for harms done by content posted to its platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Even with nursing staff on hand around the clock, NHS rules dictate that one parent must always be present at home, so life is hard for the couple.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Mum felt more like a friend than a parent.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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