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dote

/dəʊt/

/doʊt/

doteverb

doted

Past Simple

doted

Past Participle

doting

Gerund

/dəʊt/

/doʊt/

Translations

She dotes on her grandchildren.

Она обожает своих внуков.

Additional translations

души не чаять

Definitions

To show excessive fondness or love for someone.

She dotes on her grandchildren, always bringing them gifts and treats.

To become weak-minded or act in a senile manner, especially because of old age.

Since her husband passed away, she has begun to dote and rarely recognizes her neighbours.

Synonyms

dotenoun

dotes

/dəʊt/

/doʊt/

Definitions

An adorable or endearing person or thing (chiefly Irish informal).

That kitten is a real dote.

A dowry or portion given in marriage (archaic).

Her family provided a generous dote when she wed.