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pampered

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpæmpɝd// UK //pˈæmpəd// pam·pered

v. to treat someone in a very kind and caring way, often by giving them what they want. You usually do this for someone you love or someone who needs help.

v. to treat someone with excessive care and indulgence; to provide for someone's comfort and needs in a luxurious or attentive manner.


SIMPLE

She pampered her parents during their visit to the city.

CONTEXTUAL

The hotel staff pampered the guests with private spa treatments and gourmet meals throughout their stay.

COMPLEX

While some critics argue that pampering children leads to a lack of resilience, others maintain that it is a necessary expression of parental love in a demanding world.

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