dote
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Pronunciation
- IPA /dษสt/
Noun
dote noun
- A darling, a cutie.
- An imbecile; a dotard.
Verb
dote verb
- (usually with on) To be weakly or foolishly fond of somebody.โLittle Bill's parents just keep doting on him.โ
- To act in a foolish manner; to be senile.
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dobbymimmerkinadorelovecherishoverindulgefawndoatdandlefaddledawtdoddledaffdaubdopedorkifydaddledower
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