DOTE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
be foolish or senile due to old age
Categories: Senesce, Age, Get on, Mature, Maturate
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
shower with love; show excessive affection for
Example: Grandmother dotes on her the twins
Categories: Love
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "dote" comes from Middle Dutch doten. It started in Middle Low German doten. Then it appeared in Middle English doten.
🔗 Related Words
doit – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
The printing press standardized Middle English spelling, freezing many irregular forms we use today.