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
  • An outgoing kid from the suburbs of Buffalo, New York, who adored his little sister, Burch never regained consciousness.
    — Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Back on property, the outdoor pool sits peacefully at the edge of the vineyard next to two large oaks (one of which has a storybook-like swing hanging from it, which the youngest guests adored).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of adored
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  • During the days leading up to Vijayadashami, the goddess Durga is worshipped in her various forms as Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The first Christians worshipped primarily in each other’s homes.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of worshipped
Verb
  • Terry Kay liked to tell the story of how he was coerced into writing his first novel by Pat Conroy, who told his literary agent Kay had written a brilliant manuscript.
    — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • And while the bye comes a bit earlier than many would’ve liked, the Dolphins are 0-5.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of liked
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