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January 08, 2021 Word of the Day

dote on /ˈdoʊt ˈɑːn/ phrasal verb
dote on
/ˈdoʊt ˈɑːn/
phrasal verb

dotes; doted; doting

Parents doting on their newborn
Parents doting on their newborn
Definition of DOTE ON

dote on/upon [phrasal verb]

dote on/upon (someone or something)

: to give a lot of love or attention to (someone or something)

  • She doted on her new grandchild.

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