What Is Dote in Texting

Also doat . to bestow or express excessive love or fondness habitually (usually followed by on or upon): They dote on their youngest daughter.

What does dote mean in Old English?

1 : to exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one’s dotage. 2 : to be lavish or excessive in one’s attention, fondness, or affection —usually used with on doted on her only grandchild.

Who doesn't love to have someone on them if you on someone you shower them with love and attention sounds like the life?

Who doesn’t love to have someone dote on them? If you dote on someone, you shower them with love and attention. Sounds like the life! Parents that dote on their children too much might find themselves in trouble down the road; all that unadulterated devotion is a surefire way to spoil your kid.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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