dote
verb (used without object)
to bestow or express excessive love or fondness habitually (usually followed by on orupon ).
doted
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past participleof dote.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof dote.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
doteverb (used without object)to bestow or express excessive love or fondness habitually (usually followed by on orupon ).
Example Sentences
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Of course, ABC would make one of its core players the gauzy focus of a post-Oscars special, doted on by many of the 22 women who came before Paul.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2026
Known to the children as “aunty” or “grandma,” Johnson would treat them to dips in the pool at the Raffles and doted on them at the center.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2025
She doted on her cats and her exotic orchids, and was known to neighbors for her delicious homemade bread.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2025
Danielle was the eldest of six daughters, her mum said, adding she doted on all her siblings, and they all looked up to her.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2025
She doted on changing hats at every opportunity.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
