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dote
[doht]
verb (used without object)
to bestow or express excessive love or fondness habitually (usually followed by on orupon ).
They dote on their youngest daughter.
to show a decline of mental faculties, especially associated with old age.
noun
decay of wood.
dote
/ əʊ /
verb
to love to an excessive or foolish degree
to be foolish or weak-minded, esp as a result of old age
Other 51Թ Forms
- doter noun
- ˈdzٱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of dote1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of dote1
Example Sentences
It is one of many happy memories that he will hold on to in the next chapter of his life, to be spent travelling with his wife and doting on their six grandchildren.
“George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him,” the statement read.
"George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him. He will be missed forever," a representative told the BBC.
She doted on her cats and her exotic orchids, and was known to neighbors for her delicious homemade bread.
Their son was going to be a rock for Finley, but the baby is now an only child with no memory of the brother who doted on him.
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