Translations for „dote“ in the English » German Dictionary

dote [dəʊt, Am doʊt] VB intr

1. dote (love very much):

to dote on [or upon] sb

in jdn [ganz] vernarrt sein

2. dote pej (adore excessively):

to dote on [or upon] sb/sth

jdn/etw abgöttisch lieben

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Fondly called sabse choti, she loves and cares for everyone; in turn, the family dotes on her.

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The twins dote on her a lot.

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They have an adorable daughter now, whom everyone dotes on.

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We had air to breathe, a dog to dote on, tea to drink -- even lemons.

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Her father, who had doted on her, died in 1744.

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They dote on their partners, defend their territories and mates from philandering males, and make successful parents.

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Why not enjoy urself and be happy in a loving relationship which your children also seem to dote on...

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Almost all the males dote on her as she is astoundingly beautiful.

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The woman doted on the turtle and lavished care on it.

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She disapproves of her son and dotes on her daughter.

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