dote

UK
/dəʊt/
US
/doʊt/

Traductions

doteverb
doted
Past Simple
doted
Past Participle
doting
Gerund
UK
/dəʊt/
US
/doʊt/
She dotes on her grandchildren.
Она обожает своих внуков.
Traductions supplémentaires
души не чаять
dotenoun
dotes
pl
UK
/dəʊt/
US
/doʊt/

Définitions

doteverb
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.
dotenoun
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.