"Parenthesise" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To parenthesise is a verb that means to enclose something, such as a word, phrase, or clause, within parentheses (). This can be done to provide additional information, clarify a point, or set off a nonessential clause from the rest of the sentence.
In a parental or paternal manner; in a way that is characteristic of a parent or mother; relating to the upbringing or care of children.
Parentheses are symbols used in writing to group words or phrases together and set them off from the rest of the text. They are also used to provide additional information or clarification within a sentence, and to indicate that the information in the parentheses is not essential to the meaning of the sentence but is rather explanatory or supplementary.
Parenthood refers to the state of being a parent, particularly of being a mother or father, and is often characterized by a sense of responsibility, love, and care for one's children. It can also refer to the social and emotional experiences that come with being a parent, including the challenges and rewards of raising a family.
Parentifying refers to a phenomenon where one individual, often an adult, takes on a parental role towards another person, usually in a non-romantic relationship, but may also occur in romantic relationships. This can vary in degree and is often characterized by behaviors such as caregiving, emotional support, and decision-making for the other person. Parentification can be a one-way relationship, where the person being parentified relies heavily on the other person for emotional support and care, or it can be a mutual relationship, where both parties take on parental roles towards each other.