Dote

Pronunciation: /ˈdoʊt/

Dote (verb)

  1. to show a lot of love and attention to someone or something.
  2. to become forgetful or confused, often due to old age.

Examples

  • Parents often dote on their children.
  • She tends to dote on her pets.

Common collocations: dote on someone, dote over, start to dote, begin to dote

Synonyms of Dote

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Dote

  • expressing strong dislike
  • expressing contempt or disdain