avunculate
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈæv.əŋ.kjʊ.leɪt/
Definition
To behave in a way that is typical of an uncle, especially in being kind, generous, and affectionate towards nieces and nephews.
Examples
He loved to avunculate, spoiling his sister's children whenever they visited.
Her grandfather often avunculated, taking on the role of a fun, doting uncle.
How to Use avunculate
- avunculate someone (verb)
- To act like an uncle towards someone, especially a niece or nephew. — "He would always avunculate his nieces, bringing them toys and telling them stories."
- avunculate with someone (prepositional phrase)
- To engage in uncle-like behavior with someone. — "The children loved when he would avunculate with them during holidays."
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