dote
verb (used without object)
to bestow or express excessive love or fondness habitually (usually followed by on orupon ).
dotes
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present tense formof dote (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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He dotes on dogs and horses but a family seems unlikely.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
The more George dotes on her, the more she tries to squirm free from the prison that has been prepared for her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026
Despite his political career, Bazoum has retained his people’s devotion to livestock, keeping camels that he dotes on, Liman-Tinguiri said.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
"He just dotes on her. She's everything to him. And you can see why - she's so beautiful and lovely."
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2022
“No, foolish girl; it means she dotes on the boy!” he replied.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
