Definition of parent

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • parent is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • parent is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • parent is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of parent


  • look after a child until it is an adult (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. bring up
    2. nurture
    3. raise
    4. rear
  • 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 (noun)
  • an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained (noun)

See definition of parent in Merriam Webster