Doted Meaning in English
word · lemma: dote
Definition
To show a lot of love or fondness for someone, often in an overly affectionate or indulgent way, especially towards children or pets.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used with 'on' ('doted on her grandson'). Slightly formal or literary; often describes affection that is almost excessive. Not used for romantic love, but parental, grandparental, or for pets.
Spanish: adorar - mimarPortuguese (BR): adorar - paparicarPortuguese (PT): adorar - mimarChinese (Simplified): 溺爱 - 宠爱Chinese (Traditional): 溺愛 - 寵愛Hindi: बेहद प्यार करना - लाड़ करनाArabic: يدلل - يفرط في الحبBengali: ভালবাসা দেখানো - আদর করা - অতিরিক্ত স্নেহ প্রকাশ করাRussian: души не чаял(а) - очень баловал(а) - обожал(а)Japanese: 溺愛したVietnamese: cưng chiều - âu yếm quá mứcKorean: 애지중지했다 - 극진히 사랑했다Turkish: çok düşkün oldu - aşırı sevgi gösterdiUrdu: بے حد پیار کرنا - حد سے زیادہ لاڈ کرناIndonesian: sangat menyayangi - memanjakan
Example Sentences
She doted on her baby brother.
basic
Grandpa always doted on the grandchildren.
basic
The old lady doted on her cats.
basic
Everyone knew how much he doted on his only daughter.
natural
She doted on her puppy, buying him toys every week.
natural
His grandmother doted on him, sometimes a little too much.
natural