Dote on Meaning in English
expression
ˈdoʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
DOHT-ahn
dˈəʊt/ /ˈɒn
DOHT-on
Definição
To show a lot of love and attention to someone, often excessively, usually because you are very fond of them.
Uso & Nuances
Slightly formal or literary; most commonly used for affectionate behavior towards children, family members, or pets. Suggests loving someone to the extent of spoiling them. Used as 'dote on someone'. Often confused with 'dotty', which means 'slightly crazy'.
Spanish: mimar - consentir - adorarPortuguese (BR): mimar - paparicar - adorarPortuguese (PT): mimar - acarinhar - adorarChinese (Simplified): 宠爱 - 溺爱Chinese (Traditional): 寵愛 - 溺愛Hindi: बहुत अधिक प्यार करना - लाड़ करनाArabic: يدلل - يحب بجنونBengali: ভালোবাসাে মাতোয়ারা থাকা - আদরে আদরে রাখাRussian: души не чаять - обожатьJapanese: 溺愛する - 目の中に入れても痛くないほど可愛がるVietnamese: cưng chiều - yêu thương hết mựcKorean: 지극히 아끼다 - 애지중지하다Turkish: üzerine titremek - aşırı sevmekUrdu: ٹوٹ کر چاہنا - بےپناہ پیار کرناIndonesian: sangat memanjakan - sangat menyayangi
Frases de Exemplo
Grandparents often dote on their grandchildren.
basic
She really dotes on her cats.
basic
He dotes on his young daughter.
basic
Everyone could see how much she doted on her new puppy.
natural
He dotes on his wife, buying her flowers every week.
natural
I think my parents dot on my little brother more than me.
natural