dote

Meanings

• Verb

  To bestow a gift or gift generously, especially to show favor or affection.

  - "She doted on her children and gave them everything they wanted."
  - "He doted on his dog and spoiled it with treats."

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Pronunciation

1. /dəʊt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dobby , mimmerkin , adore , love

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Variants

List of all variants of dote that leads to same result
dote , doted , doter , doters , dotes , doting , dotingly , dote on , dote on/upon , dote upon , doted on/upon , dotes on/upon , doting on/upon

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to be fond of' or 'to love' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'dote' comes from the Old French word 'doter', which means 'to endow' or 'to furnish'.

2. The term 'dote' was also used in Middle English to mean 'to love' or 'to be fond of'.

3. In Shakespeare's play 'The Winter's Tale', the character Paulina uses the word 'dote' to describe the excessive love Leontes has for his wife Hermione.

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Related Concepts

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1. Affection: A feeling of liking and caring for a person, animal, or thing.

2. Gift-giving: The act of giving a present to someone.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dote' is often used to describe excessive love or attachment. In art, it can be depicted as a scene of giving or receiving a gift.

How to Memorize "dote"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'dote' and the concept of giving or receiving a gift.

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