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doted (on)

verb

past tense of dote (on)
as in adored
to love or admire too much doted on her only grandchild

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  1. adored
  2. worshipped
  3. liked
Verb
  • Cornerback Chris Johnson, the 27th pick, was widely adored around the league, too.
    — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • This is The Fantasticks, known and adored across the globe, in a Broadway premiere that brings glorious new life to the beloved classic.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of adored
Verb
  • Austrian by birth, celebrated for his artistry with cocktails and worshipped by the most refined drinkers in Europe and America, the man is a legend in the world of luxury.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
  • With only Lucien, a freshly out twink with more heart than abs, still by his side, Jim must race to find a cure before the disease erases the community that once worshipped him.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of worshipped
Verb
  • Joseph also was known as an executive who liked to get into the weeds.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Gasper’s father, also named Mickey, had grown up rooting for the Yankees in New Jersey, so Gasper liked them, too.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of liked
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