Definitions
To show excessive fondness, attention, or affection.
Word origin
The verb is derived from Middle English doten, from Middle Low German doten (“to be foolish”) or Middle Dutch doten (“to be silly”). Doublet of doit (Scottish English).
Used in a sentence
“Little Bill's parents just keep doting on him.”
“Jules doted on Chris, spending hours while Chris was at school assembling vast cities out of microscopic Lego pieces to surprise him when he returned.”
“He survived the use of his reason, grew infatuated, and doted long before he died.”
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01“Adore excessively”4 letters
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