doted; doting
1
: to exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
2
: to be lavish or excessive in one's attention, fondness, or affection
—usually used with on
doted on her only grandchild
doter
noun
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doted on her only grandchild
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The doting mom tells PEOPLE that her only goal for her daughter's first birthday party was to celebrate with family.
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Even the frat boys next door got involved, doting on Stella and holding her during study breaks.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Laura dotes on him, Dee Dee Blanchard style.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Over the past couple of months, the doting couple has continued to engage in digital PDA, commenting on one another’s posts and sharing their adoration for each other via interviews.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Even the frat boys next door got involved, doting on Stella and holding her during study breaks.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Laura dotes on him, Dee Dee Blanchard style.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Over the past couple of months, the doting couple has continued to engage in digital PDA, commenting on one another’s posts and sharing their adoration for each other via interviews.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dote
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“Dote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dote. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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dote
verb
doted; doting
: to be excessive in one's attention or fondness
—usually used with on
doted on their grandchild
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