Dotes Meaning in English

word · lemma: dote

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释义

To show a lot of love or affection for someone, often in an excessive or gentle way. Usually used for older people giving tenderness to children or pets.

用法与细微差别

Usually appears as 'dote on' or 'dotes on'. Formal or literary tone, not common in casual speech. Used to describe strong and gentle affection, often for grandparents, parents, or pet owners. Implies both deep love and occasionally excessiveness.

• Spanish: adorar - mimar (sentido positivo)
• Portuguese (BR): adorar - paparicar
• Portuguese (PT): adorar - mimar
• Chinese (Simplified): 溺爱 - 宠爱
• Chinese (Traditional): 溺愛 - 寵愛
• Hindi: बहुत प्यार करना - दुलारना
• Arabic: يُحب بشدة - يُدلّل
• Bengali: অত্যধিক স্নেহ দেখানো - অত্যন্ত আদর করা
• Russian: обожать - души не чаять
• Japanese: 溺愛する - たっぷり愛情を注ぐ
• Vietnamese: yêu chiều quá mức - cưng chiều
• Korean: 아주 아끼다 - 애지중지하다
• Turkish: çok sevmek - aşırı düşkün olmak
• Urdu: بے حد محبت کرنا - حد سے زیادہ پیار کرنا
• Indonesian: sangat memanjakan - sangat menyayangi

例句

She dotes on her grandchildren, always bringing them gifts.

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The teacher dotes on her favorite student.

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Everyone can see how much he dotes on his little dog—their bond is adorable.

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My father dotes on our cat, feeding her special food every day.

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She truly dotes on her nieces, always posting pictures of them online.

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It’s no secret that Grandpa dotes on the youngest in the family.

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