1. past tense of dote; showed excessive fondness or affection for someone
Usage: often followed by 'on' or 'upon'; can also mean to be excessively fond in a way that impairs judgment

Examples

• She doated on her grandchildren whenever they visited.
• The elderly man doated upon his only grandson.
• Parents who doated too much on their children sometimes spoiled them.
• He doated on every word she spoke.
• The grandmother doated on her new baby and brought gifts every week.
• They doated over the puppy as if it were their own child.