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to dote
01
to show excessive love or fondness toward someone or something
Examples
She dotes on her pet cat, showering it with affection.
Grandparents often dote on their grandchildren, spoiling them with treats.
02
to be mentally weak or foolish, often as a result of old age
Examples
The old man began to dote, forgetting familiar faces and places.
She doted on trivial matters, a sign of her advanced age.
