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koesteren — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bask verb To relax comfortably in warmth, especially sunlight.
  • cherish verb To care for someone or something deeply and protect it tenderly.
  • indulge verb To allow oneself to enjoy something desired, often without restraint.
  • mother noun A female parent.

Senses

koesteren is used for these senses in English:

  • mother (transitive) To treat as a mother would be expected to treat her child; to nurture.

bask — full definition

  1. verb To relax comfortably in warmth, especially sunlight.
  2. verb To enjoy and take pleasure in a feeling, praise, or attention.

cherish — full definition

  1. verb To care for someone or something deeply and protect it tenderly.
  2. verb To hold an idea, memory, or hope dear.
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baden verwennen in de watten leggen toegeven zwichten uitstel van betaling toestaan moeder bemoederen