Dote

Pronunciation: /doʊt/

Definitions of dote

verb to be extremely and uncritically fond of

Example Sentences

A1 She dotes on her pet cat, always giving it treats and cuddles.

A2 He dotes on his grandchildren, spoiling them with gifts and affection.

B1 The mother dotes on her newborn baby, constantly checking on him and showering him with love.

B2 Despite his tough exterior, he secretly dotes on his little sister, always looking out for her.

C1 The wealthy heiress dotes on her designer handbags, collecting them obsessively.

C2 The famous actor dotes on his fans, always taking time to sign autographs and take photos with them.

Examples of dote in a Sentence

formal The grandmother would dote on her grandchildren, showering them with love and attention.

informal My mom tends to dote on our family dog, buying him all sorts of treats and toys.

slang She's always doting on her boyfriend, it's kind of annoying.

figurative The artist would dote on every detail of his masterpiece, ensuring it was perfect in every way.

Grammatical Forms of dote

• past tense: doted
• plural: dotes
• comparative: doter
• superlative: doting
• present tense: dotes
• future tense: will dote
• perfect tense: have doted
• continuous tense: is doting
• singular: dote
• positive degree: doting
• infinitive: to dote
• gerund: doting
• participle: doted

Origin and Evolution of dote

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'dote' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'dott', meaning 'fool'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'dote' shifted from 'foolish' to 'to be excessively fond of' or 'to be infatuated with'.