doted; doting
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
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doted on her only grandchild
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Killface is an attentive and doting father who isn’t menacing enough to get his own teenage son to fall in line.
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Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
The staff, too, doted on all the kids endlessly.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Belinda Montgomery played Doogie’s doting mother, Katherine.
—Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans clearly dote on every frame of this crowdpleaser, from its style and speed to the earwormy songs.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
The staff, too, doted on all the kids endlessly.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Belinda Montgomery played Doogie’s doting mother, Katherine.
—Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans clearly dote on every frame of this crowdpleaser, from its style and speed to the earwormy songs.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dote
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“Dote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dote. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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dote
verb
doted; doting
: to be excessive in one's attention or fondness
—usually used with on
doted on their grandchild
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