Dote in English dictionary

  • dote

    Meanings and definitions of "Dote"

    • (intransitive, construed with on ) To be excessively fond of.
    • (intransitive, archaic) To act in a foolish manner.
    • (Irish) A darling, a cutie.
    • noun
      (Ireland)
      A darling, a cutie.
    • noun
      (obsolete)
      An imbecile; a dotard.
    • verb
      (intransitive, usually with on)
      To be excessively fond of.
    • verb
      (intransitive, archaic)
      To act in a foolish manner; to be senile.
    • be excessively fond of
    • act in a foolish manner
    • darling, cutie
    • verb
      be foolish or senile due to old age
    • verb
      shower with love; show excessive affection for; "Grandmother dotes on the twins"

    Synonyms of "Dote" in English dictionary

    get on, senesce, age are the top synonyms of "Dote" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of Dote

    • dote ( third-person singular simple present dotes, present participle doting, simple past and past participle doted)
    • dote ( plural  dotes)
    • dote (plural dotes)
    • dote (third-person singular simple present dotes, present participle doting, simple past and past participle doted)
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