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dote

/dɒt/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does dote mean?

verb, noun

to feel or show excessive fondness or indulgence for someone or something; a small mark or spot, especially one made by a drop of liquid.

Example

"She dotes on her grandchildren, spoiling them rotten. The painting had a small dot of paint on the corner."

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