Meaning & use
dotes
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Shows excessive love or fondness for someone or something, typically used with "on" or "upon."
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Grandma dotes on her youngest grandchild, spoiling him with treats.
He dotes upon his vintage car collection, polishing each piece every weekend.
A note on using this word
"Dotes" is the third-person singular present of "dote," which is almost always followed by "on" or "upon."
Words with a similar meaning
adoresidolizescherishes
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Words with an opposite meaning
neglectsdisdains
Another way to use it
2. verb
Behaves foolishly or with impaired judgment, especially due to old age.
The old count dotes so badly now that he signs papers without reading them.
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