PARENT

• (noun) an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained

• (noun) 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

• (verb) bring up

  "raise a family", "bring up children"

  synonyms : bring up , nurture , raise , rear

  Sheila left her job after having a baby because she wanted to nurture the child properly. -added by naila_inlas

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