IPA: /ˈmʌðər/
KK: /ˈmʌðər/
adjective
Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a female parent.
Example: She showed motherly care and affection towards her children.
intransitive verb
Definition: To act or serve in the role of a parent, specifically a female parent.
Example: She decided to mother the orphaned child and provide him with a loving home.
noun
Definition: A woman who has given birth to a child or who raises a child; a female parent.
Example: My mother makes the best cookies in the world.
transitive verb
Definition: To give birth to or to care for someone in a nurturing way.
Example: She decided to mother the orphaned puppy until it was strong enough to find a home.