parent

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈpærənt/
• SAMPA: /"per@nt/

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Noun

Singular parent

Plural parents

1. The parents of a person or animal are its father and mother.

   Children may only enter the pool with a parent or guardian.

Verb

Plain form parent

Third-person singular parents

Past tense parented

Past participle parented

Present participle parenting

1. To act as parent, to raise or rear.