Associations to the word «Dote»
Adverb
Wiktionary
DOTE, verb. (intransitive) (usually with on) To be excessively fond of.
DOTE, verb. (intransitive) (archaic) To act in a foolish manner; to be senile.
DOTE, noun. (Ireland) A darling, a cutie.
DOTE, noun. (obsolete) An imbecile; a dotard.
Dictionary definition
DOTE, verb. Be foolish or senile due to old age.
DOTE, verb. Shower with love; show excessive affection for; "Grandmother dotes on her the twins".
Wise words
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.