doting

Meanings

• verb

  Showing affection, care, or attention towards someone or something.

  - "She is doting on her new puppy."
  - "The elderly parents are doting on their grandchildren."

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Synonyms

adore , love

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with doting
noting , moting , scoting , goting

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Homophones

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1. dote (English) : To give a gift or to indulge someone
   

2. dot (English) : A small circular mark
   

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Variants

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dote , doted , doter , doters , dotes , doting , dotingly

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Forms

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past tense: doted, past participle: doted

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Etymology

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Originated from the Old English word 'dottian' meaning 'to watch over' or 'to take care of'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'doting' is often used in a positive context, but it can also have negative connotations when referring to excessive or overindulgent behavior.

2. In the Middle Ages, 'doting' was used to describe the act of marking documents with dots to indicate corrections or additions.

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Related Concepts

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1. affection: A feeling of fondness, love, or attachment towards someone or something.

2. care: Attention and protection provided to someone or something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'doting' is often used to describe the intense love or affection between characters. In art, the term can be associated with depictions of nurturing or protective relationships. In music, the concept of 'doting' can be found in lyrics that express deep affection or devotion.

How to Memorize "doting"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone showing intense affection or care towards someone or something.
   - Imagine yourself doting on a loved one or a cherished possession.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'doting' with the feeling of love or care.
   - Think of a time when you felt deeply cared for or when you showed care to someone else.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a heart or a protective shield to help remember the meaning of 'doting'.
   - Use the acronym 'Dotes' to remind yourself of the definition: D-oting, O-verflowing, T-enderness, E-xtraordinary care, S-elfless.

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