Parent
noun
A person's mother or father.
My parents are going for a weekend trip.
Often appears as...
- my parents
- single parent
noun
A person or company that owns or controls smaller companies.
The parent company has decided to sell one of its subsidiaries.
Often appears as...
- parent company
- parent organization
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Technical
noun
A source or origin of a smaller or less important part.
The theme is the parent of all the other features on the website.
Often appears as...
- parent theme
- parent element
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Technical
verb
To be or act as a parent to a child.
It's not easy to parent a teenager.
Often appears as...
- parent a child
- properly parent
noun
A person's mother or father.
My parents are going for a weekend trip.
Often appears as...
- my parents
- single parent
noun
A person or company that owns or controls smaller companies.
The parent company has decided to sell one of its subsidiaries.
Often appears as...
- parent company
- parent organization
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A source or origin of a smaller or less important part.
The theme is the parent of all the other features on the website.
Often appears as...
- parent theme
- parent element
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To be or act as a parent to a child.
It's not easy to parent a teenager.
Often appears as...
- parent a child
- properly parent
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Biology
Parent can refer to adoptive, step-, or foster relationships, not just biological ones.
She's been my parent since I was adopted.
Pro Tip 2/3Extended Roles
Can imply guardianship or the responsibilities of raising a child, not just the relation.
He's not just my uncle; he's been like a parent to me.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Attachment
Conveys affection or strong emotional bonds when used personally.
I miss my parents so much when they're away.
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Biology
Parent can refer to adoptive, step-, or foster relationships, not just biological ones.
She's been my parent since I was adopted.
Pro Tip 2/3Extended Roles
Can imply guardianship or the responsibilities of raising a child, not just the relation.
He's not just my uncle; he's been like a parent to me.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Attachment
Conveys affection or strong emotional bonds when used personally.
I miss my parents so much when they're away.
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Biology
Parent can refer to adoptive, step-, or foster relationships, not just biological ones.
She's been my parent since I was adopted.
Pro Tip 2/3Extended Roles
Can imply guardianship or the responsibilities of raising a child, not just the relation.
He's not just my uncle; he's been like a parent to me.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Attachment
Conveys affection or strong emotional bonds when used personally.
I miss my parents so much when they're away.
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The benefits of a...
Finally, Gabriella's parents are likely to be subordinate bilinguals who learn a secondary language by filtering it through their primary language. Because all types of bilingual people can become fully proficient in a language regardless of accent or pronunciation, the difference may not be apparent to a casual observer.
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Why do people get so...
If you're a teacher or parent of young children, try being playful with math and focusing on the creative aspects. That can build the numerical skills that help students approach math with confidence later on. Importantly, you should give children the time and space
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How to create a great...
fail like this brand of toilet paper from sweden finally a few words about alphabet the parent company of google and now one of the world's most valuable companies much has been said and written about the the business strategy but i'll say a few
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The psychology of...
although we don't know which genes are involved. But environment matters, too. Parents who put their child on a pedestal can foster grandiose narcissism. And cold, controlling parents can contribute to vulnerable narcissism.
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Rethinking infidelity...
of a parent who died, and a friend that went too soon, and bad news at the doctor. Death and mortality often live in the shadow of an affair, because they raise these questions. Is this it? Is there more?
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Penguin Chicks Struggle...
The mother sees her chick for the first time. She's keen to start parenting but the father needs persuading to surrender the chick he's been caring for all winter.
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The Biggest Dinosaur...
This isn't the parent. This is a Skorpiovenator, a predator. The skeleton found at the nest site was almost certainly a nest raider, preying on the hatchlings.
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Dolphin Parenting PIPE...
parents don't you wish you could get this kind of cooperation of all the skills that mom has to teach junior the most important one is how to find
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Wolf Pack Hunts A Hare PIPE...
So, the young are raised not only by their parents but by their aunts and uncles as well.
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Incredible Animal...
The adults left behind don't have the caring ways of his parents.
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The benefits of a...
Finally, Gabriella's parents are likely to be subordinate bilinguals who learn a secondary language by filtering it through their primary language. Because all types of bilingual people can become fully proficient in a language regardless of accent or pronunciation, the difference may not be apparent to a casual observer.
Video examples
Why do people get so...
If you're a teacher or parent of young children, try being playful with math and focusing on the creative aspects. That can build the numerical skills that help students approach math with confidence later on. Importantly, you should give children the time and space
Video examples
How to create a great...
fail like this brand of toilet paper from sweden finally a few words about alphabet the parent company of google and now one of the world's most valuable companies much has been said and written about the the business strategy but i'll say a few
Video examples
The psychology of...
although we don't know which genes are involved. But environment matters, too. Parents who put their child on a pedestal can foster grandiose narcissism. And cold, controlling parents can contribute to vulnerable narcissism.
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
of a parent who died, and a friend that went too soon, and bad news at the doctor. Death and mortality often live in the shadow of an affair, because they raise these questions. Is this it? Is there more?
Video examples
Penguin Chicks Struggle...
The mother sees her chick for the first time. She's keen to start parenting but the father needs persuading to surrender the chick he's been caring for all winter.
Video examples
The Biggest Dinosaur...
This isn't the parent. This is a Skorpiovenator, a predator. The skeleton found at the nest site was almost certainly a nest raider, preying on the hatchlings.
Video examples
Dolphin Parenting PIPE...
parents don't you wish you could get this kind of cooperation of all the skills that mom has to teach junior the most important one is how to find
Video examples
Wolf Pack Hunts A Hare PIPE...
So, the young are raised not only by their parents but by their aunts and uncles as well.
Video examples
Incredible Animal...
The adults left behind don't have the caring ways of his parents.
Example 1 of 10
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Drew Barrymore
American Actress
You can't live your life blaming your failures on your parents and what they did or didn't do for you. You're dealt the cards that you're dealt. I realised it was a waste of time to be angry at my parents and feel sorry for myself.
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Alex Ferguson
Scottish Coach
If my parents were still alive, they would be very proud. They gave me a good start in life, the values that have driven me, and the confidence to believe in myself.
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Jim Brown
American Athlete
I listened to my kids talk about me as a parent, and I learned about things they wished I'd done and said. And I wished that I had done more of those things.
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Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
I got a lot of support from my parents. That's the one thing I always appreciated. They didn't tell me I was being stupid; they told me I was being funny.
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Oscar Wilde
Irish Poet
Children begin by loving their parents; after a time they judge them; rarely, if ever, do they forgive them.
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Alice Walker
American Author
It's very hard for our parents who see us enter a world that they can't imagine.
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Henry Ward Beecher
American Clergyman
There is no friendship, no love, like that of the parent for the child.
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Anthony Quinn
Mexican Actor
No parent is there forever. So I won't be here forever with these kids.
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Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
I'm not paid to be a role model, parents should be role models.
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Ben Carson
American Scientist
There is no job more important than parenting. This I believe.
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Drew Barrymore
American Actress
You can't live your life blaming your failures on your parents and what they did or didn't do for you. You're dealt the cards that you're dealt. I realised it was a waste of time to be angry at my parents and feel sorry for myself.
Quote examples
Alex Ferguson
Scottish Coach
If my parents were still alive, they would be very proud. They gave me a good start in life, the values that have driven me, and the confidence to believe in myself.
Quote examples
Jim Brown
American Athlete
I listened to my kids talk about me as a parent, and I learned about things they wished I'd done and said. And I wished that I had done more of those things.
Quote examples
Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
I got a lot of support from my parents. That's the one thing I always appreciated. They didn't tell me I was being stupid; they told me I was being funny.
Quote examples
Oscar Wilde
Irish Poet
Children begin by loving their parents; after a time they judge them; rarely, if ever, do they forgive them.
Quote examples
Alice Walker
American Author
It's very hard for our parents who see us enter a world that they can't imagine.
Quote examples
Henry Ward Beecher
American Clergyman
There is no friendship, no love, like that of the parent for the child.
Quote examples
Anthony Quinn
Mexican Actor
No parent is there forever. So I won't be here forever with these kids.
Quote examples
Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
I'm not paid to be a role model, parents should be role models.
Quote examples
Ben Carson
American Scientist
There is no job more important than parenting. This I believe.
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