The meaning of DOTE is to exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage. How to use dote in a sentence.

Define doted. doted synonyms, doted pronunciation, doted translation, English dictionary definition of doted. intr.v. dot·ed , dot·ing , dotes To show excessive fondness or love: doted on their only child. …

Despite her work schedule and family pressures, my mother doted on us as much as she could.

There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective doted, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

DOTE definition: to bestow or express excessive love or fondness habitually (usually followed by on orupon ). See examples of dote used in a sentence.

dote /doʊt/ v. [~ + on + object], dot•ed, dot•ing. to give or show too much fondness or love: Grandparents just love to dote on their grandchildren. dote (dōt), v., dot•ed, dot•ing, n. v.i. Also, doat. to bestow or …

Definition of dote verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.