Synonyms: mother
Definition: a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation
Usage: necessity is the mother of invention
Similar words: inspiration
Definition: arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
Synonyms: mother, female parent
Definition: a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
Usage: the mother of three children
Similar words: parent
Definition: 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
Synonyms: mother
Definition: a term of address for a mother superior
Similar words: abbess, prioress, mother superior
Definition: the superior of a group of nuns
Synonyms: mother
Definition: a term of address for an elderly woman
Similar words: old woman
Definition: a woman who is old
Synonyms: mother
Definition: a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar
Definition: a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey
Synonyms: mother, generate, father, engender, sire, get, bring forth, beget
Definition: make children
Usage: Abraham begot Isaac; Men often father children but don't recognize them
Definition: make or cause to be or to become
Usage: make a mess in one's office; create a furor
Synonyms: overprotect, mother, fuss
Definition: care for like a mother
Usage: She fusses over her husband
Similar words: care, give care
Definition: provide care for
Usage: The nurse was caring for the wounded