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dote

verb
/doʊt/

Meaning

to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something

Example Sentences

She tends to dote on her grandchildren.

Example Expressions

dote on

Synonyms

adore, cherish, idolize, love, treasure

Antonyms

neglect, ignore, disdain

Collocations

dote on children, dote on pets, dote excessively

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