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to dote
01
verwennen, overmatige genegenheid tonen
to show excessive love or fondness toward someone or something
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She dotes on her pet cat, showering it with affection.
Ze verwendt haar huiskat, overlaadt hem met genegenheid.
Grandparents often dote on their grandchildren, spoiling them with treats.
Grootouders verwennen vaak hun kleinkinderen, verpesten ze met lekkernijen.
02
to be mentally weak or foolish, often as a result of old age
Voorbeelden
The old man began to dote, forgetting familiar faces and places.
She doted on trivial matters, a sign of her advanced age.
