DOTE Meaning and
Definition
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Dote (verb) refers to the act of showing excessive fondness or love towards someone, often accompanied by adoration, indulgence, or excessive praise. It commonly suggests a state of being completely infatuated or obsessed with a person, an object, or an idea, leading to incessantly lavishing attention and admiration upon them.
When someone "dotes" on another, they display an intense affection, often nurturing or pampering them to an extravagant degree. It involves treating the object of affection with excessive tenderness, kindness, or generosity, even to the point of overlooking their flaws or faults. Such behavior could manifest in various ways, such as showering the person with gifts, continuously complimenting or praising them, or constantly seeking their presence and approval.
"Dote" can also extend beyond human relationships and be applied to passionate fondness towards possessions, animals, or hobbies, expressing an overwhelming attachment and dedication to these subjects.
However, it is worth noting that the connotation of "dote" can sometimes suggest an excessive and irrational devotion, leading to an impaired judgment or loss of perspective. As a result, the term may carry a negative undertone, implying a degree of foolishness or blind love.
Overall, "dote" embodies an intense affection that surpasses the norm, indicating an exaggerated and often bordering on irrational devotion or adulation towards someone or something.
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To regard with excessive fondness; to show the weakness of age.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of DOTE
The word "dote" originated from the Old English verb "dotian", meaning "to be foolish or delirious". It can also be linked back to the Middle Dutch word "doten", which meant "to be silly or crazy". Eventually, "dote" evolved in Middle English with the sense of being infatuated or excessively fond.
Idioms with the word DOTE
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dote on
The idiom "dote on" means to excessively or extravagantly show affection or love towards someone or something. It implies a strong and irrational fondness or admiration that often includes pampering or indulging the object of affection.
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dote on sb/sth
The idiom "dote on sb/sth" means to show excessive love, attention, or affection towards someone or something. It implies being completely and adoringly devoted to the person or thing in question.
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dote on (someone or something)
The idiom "dote on (someone or something)" means to excessively or visibly show affection, love, or admiration towards someone or something. It implies an intense fondness or adoration, often characterized by excessive attention, pampering, or indulgence.
Similar spelling words for DOTE
- note,
- doud,
- dotty,
- doutt,
- dowty,
- dowd,
- doe,
- Dodd,
- dome,
- done,
- tote,
- DOTES,
- vote,
- Doted,
- dove,
- dot,
- dope,
- dod,
- do it,
- dots,
- dodo,
- dose,
- doze,
- Dottie,
- date,
- Dodie,
- Doty.
Conjugate verb Dote
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
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FUTURE
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IMPERATIVE
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT PERFECT
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