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dote
(dōt)intr.v. dot·ed, dot·ing, dotes
To show excessive fondness or love: doted on their only child.
[Middle English doten.]
dot′er n.
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dote
(dəʊt) or now rarelydoat
vb (intr)
1. (foll by: on or upon) to love to an excessive or foolish degree
2. to be foolish or weak-minded, esp as a result of old age
[C13: related to Middle Dutch doten to be silly, Norwegian dudra to shake]
ˈdoter, now rarely ˈdoater n
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dote
(doʊt)v. dot•ed, dot•ing,
n. v.i.
1. to bestow or express excessive fondness (usu. fol. by on).
2. to be weak-minded or foolish, esp. associated with old age.
[1175–1225; Middle English: to behave foolishly, become feeble-minded; c. Middle Dutch doten]
dot′er, n.
dot′ing•ly, adv.
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dote
Past participle: doted
Gerund: doting
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Verb | 1. | dote - be foolish or senile due to old age |
2. | dote - shower with love; show excessive affection for; "Grandmother dotes on her the twins" love - have a great affection or liking for; "I love French food"; "She loves her boss and works hard for him" |
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Translations
مُغْرَم، مَفْتون بِ
viset nazbláznit se do
forgudetilbede
jumaloida
sjá ekki sólina fyrir
negalėti atsidžiaugti
dievinātļoti mīlēt
aşırı düşkün olmak
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dote
(dəut) : dote on to be fond of to an extent which is foolish. He just dotes on that child!
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