His fatherly love for his children knew no bounds.
father figure
Frequency:
70
%
He served as a father figure to many of the young boys in the neighborhood.
fatherly advice
Frequency:
60
%
His fatherly advice guided me through some tough decisions.
Idiomatic Expressions for father
Phrase: a chip off the old block
Meaning: A person who resembles their parent in character or behavior.
Usage: She's just like her father, a real chip off the old block.