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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Perhaps a dapper masc who can dote on her and serve as a grounding presence would actually be a great change of pace for Miranda, whose past partners have fallen short in the acts of service department.
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Quispe López, Them., 28 May 2025
The No Lie rapper has always publicly doted over his wife and expressed how sacred their love is.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 23 May 2025
In addition to raising awareness to bring in more donations for Honor Flight, the students cheered on each class of runners and doted on their special guests, offering snacks and drinks.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
But Caroline Scheufele, co-president and artistic director of the Swiss jeweler and watchmaker Chopard, is doting on her dog.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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Quispe López, Them., 28 May 2025
The No Lie rapper has always publicly doted over his wife and expressed how sacred their love is.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 23 May 2025
In addition to raising awareness to bring in more donations for Honor Flight, the students cheered on each class of runners and doted on their special guests, offering snacks and drinks.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
But Caroline Scheufele, co-president and artistic director of the Swiss jeweler and watchmaker Chopard, is doting on her dog.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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 3 Jun. 2025.
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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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