dote

verb

ˈdōt

doted; doting

intransitive verb

: to exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage

: to be lavish or excessive in one's attention, fondness, or affection

—usually used with on

doted on her only grandchild

doter noun

dotingly

ˈdō-tiŋ-lē How to pronounce dote (audio)

adverb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Apparently freed from adult supervision, Salih’s students don mismatched shoes, dangle from decrepit balconies, and stoop to the street to dote on stray cats.

Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2022 Music lovers will dote over this washed wood record player that has full-range stereo speakers and a headphone jack for optimal listening.

Lily Gray, PEOPLE.com, 8 Dec. 2021 Pogiboy, then, is a reminder of more carefree times when relatives in the Philippines would gush over these handsome boys, Paolo Dungca and Tom Cunanan, who in turn now dote over their own endearing offspring.

Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2021 The teen was compassionate toward others, always reaching out to the new kid or to dote on a special needs child.

Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 8 Sep. 2021 And some owners, such as Chryss Terry, dote on their own specific trailer.

Rosemary Mcclure, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2021 Doting, because, well, female elephants dote on their herd’s calves.

Terry Demio, The Enquirer, 16 June 2021 The fiddle-leaf fig, or Ficus lyrata, is a high-maintenance plant perfect for someone who wants to dote on something.

Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2021 During a benefit that featured both her and James, Garnier observed Kate’s older brother dote on her and make sure her soundcheck went well.

David Browne, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2021 See More

单词	doting
释义	dote verb ˈdōt doted; doting intransitive verb 1 : to exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage 2 : to be lavish or excessive in one's attention, fondness, or affection —usually used with on doted on her only grandchild doter noun dotingly ˈdō-tiŋ-lē adverb Synonyms adore adulate canonize deify hero-worship idolize worship See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Apparently freed from adult supervision, Salih’s students don mismatched shoes, dangle from decrepit balconies, and stoop to the street to dote on stray cats. Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2022 Music lovers will dote over this washed wood record player that has full-range stereo speakers and a headphone jack for optimal listening. Lily Gray, PEOPLE.com, 8 Dec. 2021 Pogiboy, then, is a reminder of more carefree times when relatives in the Philippines would gush over these handsome boys, Paolo Dungca and Tom Cunanan, who in turn now dote over their own endearing offspring. Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2021 The teen was compassionate toward others, always reaching out to the new kid or to dote on a special needs child. Carol Robinson \| Crobinson@al.com, al, 8 Sep. 2021 And some owners, such as Chryss Terry, dote on their own specific trailer. Rosemary Mcclure, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2021 Doting, because, well, female elephants dote on their herd’s calves. Terry Demio, The Enquirer, 16 June 2021 The fiddle-leaf fig, or Ficus lyrata, is a high-maintenance plant perfect for someone who wants to dote on something. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2021 During a benefit that featured both her and James, Garnier observed Kate’s older brother dote on her and make sure her soundcheck went well. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle English; akin to Middle Low German dotten to be foolish First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing dote dote on/upon dote on/upon Kids Definition dote verb ˈdōt doted; doting : to give a lot of love or attention to He dotes on his dogs. doting adjective as in caring Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance caring adoring affectionate loving kind understanding devoted compassionate considerate warmhearted forgiving fond humane cordial tenderhearted fervent passionate amorous impassioned ardent friendly warm lovesick infatuated amatory motherly enamored fatherly erotic sentimental tender romantic erotical sisterly sappy brotherly lovey-dovey mushy Antonyms & Near Antonyms indifferent aloof unloving uncaring distant unfeeling pitiless standoffish unbending detached antisocial reserved unconcerned dry remote cool offish frosty uninvolved disaffected cold-eyed ruthless hard-hearted callous unfriendly heartless cold pitiless frigid soulless unsentimental unromantic cold-blooded hard-boiled See More
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dote

verb

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Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing dote

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verb

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