可愛がる

Meaning

1. v5rvt
   to be affectionate to; to treat tenderly; to dote on; to show one's love (for); to cherish
2. v5rvt
   to show favouritism to; to be partial to
3. v5rvt
   to fondle; to caress; to pet
4. v5rvt
   to be tough on; to be rough with; to torment; to train harshly

Example sentences

• 彼はとてもすてきな子だったので皆から可愛がられた。

  He was such a nice boy that he was loved by everybody.

• 親というものは、どんなに腕白でも、子供を可愛がるものです。

  Parents love their children however naughty they are.

• トムの両親は、私を可愛がってくれます。

  Tom's parents love me.