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