mother

/'mʌðə/

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Word: Mother

1. Noun: A mother is a woman who has given birth to a child or who takes care of children. She is often a primary caregiver and nurturer in a family.

   • Example: "My mother makes the best cookies."

2. Verb (less common): To mother means to care for someone in a nurturing way, similar to how a mother would care for her children.

   • Example: "She tends to mother her younger siblings."

Conclusion:

Understanding the word "mother" is important as it relates to family, care, and nurturing. It can be used in various contexts, from family dynamics to broader meanings about origin and respect.

Academic

Verb

1. make children
   • Abraham begot Isaac
   • Men often father children but don't recognize them
2. care for like a mother
   • She fusses over her husband

Noun

1. a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation
   • necessity is the mother of invention
2. a term of address for a mother superior
3. a term of address for an elderly woman
4. a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar
5. a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
   • the mother of three children

Synonyms

• beget
• get
• engender
• father
• sire
• generate
• bring forth
• fuss
• overprotect
• female parent