dote (on)

verb

ˈdōt How to pronounce dote (on) (audio)
Definition of dote (on)next
as in to adore
to love or admire too much doted on her only grandchild

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  1. adore
  2. worship
  3. like
Verb
  • The two shared a friendship adored by fans, often seen greeting each other with an affectionate kiss on the lips whether on TV programs or on the red carpet.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Stewart was adored by his collaborators and the public alike.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of adore
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  • At the church north of Detroit, Stevens and fiance Jason Turkish worshipped with Rogers and his wife, Kristi.
    — Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Louella and Hedda were two sides of the same coin, minted in a culture that worshipped celebrity and feared moral chaos.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of worship
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  • And Democrats of all stripes, the ones that Faiz likes, the one that Lis likes, and any in between, were the happy beneficiaries of it.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Others don't like the implication that the event is somehow a ruse to meet a significant other, rather than a way to just meet people in general.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
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