#1 parent n. 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. wn
#2 parent v. [rear, raise, bring up, nurture] bring up; "raise a family"; "bring up children". wn
#3 parent n. an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained. wn
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