dote

A verb used to express the act of showing excessive love, fondness, or attention towards someone or something, often in a way that is considered foolish or uncritical.

ruГлагол, используемый для выражения чрезмерной любви, нежности или внимания к кому-либо или чему-либо, часто таким образом, который считается глупым или некритичным.esVerbo que expresa un exceso de amor, ternura o atención hacia alguien o algo, a menudo de una manera que se considera tonta o poco crítica.frVerbe exprimant un amour ou une tendresse excessifs envers quelqu'un, souvent d'une manière considérée comme naïve ou irréfléchie; témoigner une affection débordante et indulgente.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand jemanden oder etwas übertrieben liebevoll, zärtlich oder aufmerksam behandelt, oft in einer Weise, die als töricht oder unkritisch gilt.ptVerbo usado para expressar amor, carinho ou atenção excessivos por alguém ou algo, frequentemente de uma maneira considerada tola ou acrítica; também pode significar mimar ou paparicar alguém.zh动词，表示对某人或某物表现出过度的爱、温柔或关注，常常显得愚蠢或不加批判。arفعل يُستخدم للتعبير عن الحب أو الحنان أو الاهتمام المفرط بشخص أو شيء ما، وغالبًا بطريقة تُعتبر حمقاء أو غير نقدية.

1. Show excessive affection B2 informal

   To show excessive love, fondness, or attention towards someone, often in a way that spoils them.

   • She dotes on her grandchildren, buying them gifts every week.
   • He dotes on his wife, always bringing her flowers.
   • The parents dote on their only child, rarely saying no.

   ruОбожатьesComenzarse a alguienfrcouvrir d'affection excessivedeAbgöttisch liebenptAdorarzh溺爱arالتدلل المفرط

   同义词: adorebabycoddlecossetmollycoddlepamperspoilworship

   反义词: disregardignoreneglectscorn

2. Be foolishly fond C1 formal

   To be excessively and often foolishly fond of someone or something.

   • The old man dotes on his cat as if it were his child.
   • She dotes on her garden, spending hours tending to each plant.
   • He dotes on his vintage car collection, polishing them daily.

   ruОбожатьesSentir devoción excesivafrêtre fou/folle dedeAbgöttisch liebenptAdorarzh溺爱arالتعلق المفرط

   同义词: adorecherishindulgepamperspoilworship

• doted past participle
• doted past simple
• dotes third person singular