Associations to the word «Dote»

Wiktionary

DOTE, verb. (intransitive) (usually with on) To be excessively fond of.
DOTE, verb. (intransitive) (archaic) To act in a foolish manner; to be senile.
DOTE, noun. (Ireland) A darling, a cutie.
DOTE, noun. (obsolete) An imbecile; a dotard.

Dictionary definition

DOTE, verb. Be foolish or senile due to old age.
DOTE, verb. Shower with love; show excessive affection for; "Grandmother dotes on her the twins".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley