What is another word for parent?

Common synonyms for parent include raise, bringup, rear, nurture, child.

What is the opposite of parent?

Antonyms of parent include child, offspring, descendant, progeny, kid.

Synonyms for

Parent

Verb / ˈperʌnt / Another word for parent — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person's father or mother.

Synonyms & similar words

raise bringup rear nurture child mother father guardian caretaker progenitor ancestor begetter creator source originator forebearer predecessor forerunner precursor antecedent ascendant root cause genitor producer

Synonyms by register

Formal

guardian caregiver progenitor

Informal

mom dad pop ma

Literary

forebear ancestor

Antonyms

child offspring descendant progeny kid

Common collocations

single parent
adoptive parent
foster parent
working parent
loving parent
responsible parent
parent teacher conference

Word family

noun parent

verb parent

adjective parental

adverb parentally

Usage note

While 'parent' can refer to either a mother or a father, it is often used in contexts discussing both. The verb form 'to parent' is a more recent development and is considered informal by some.