verb
- past tense of dote; showed excessive fondness or love, especially in a foolish way
Examples
- She doted on her youngest grandchild.
- The elderly man doted on his pet cat.
- His parents doted on him throughout his childhood.
- The teacher doted on her star student.
- They doted on their first baby with endless attention.
- She doted on her garden, spending hours tending to each plant.