HyperDic: dote

English > 2 senses of the word dote:
VERBstativedotebe foolish or senile due to old age
emotiondoteshower with love
dote > pronunciation
Soundsdow't
Rhymesafloat ... zygote: 61 rhymes with owt...
English > dote: 2 senses > verb 1, stative
MeaningBe foolish or senile due to old age.
PatternSomebody ----s
Broadersenesce, age, get on, mature, maturateGrow old or older
Spanishchochear
Nounsdotardan oldster in his dotage
English > dote: 2 senses > verb 2, emotion
Meaningshower with love; show excessive affection for.
PatternSomebody ----s PP
Example"Grandmother dotes on her the twins"
BroaderloveHave a great affection or liking for
Spanishchochear

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