1. to be excessively fond of someone or something; to show excessive affection or attention
Usage: variant spelling of 'dote'; often followed by 'on' or 'upon'

Examples

• She doats on her grandchildren and spoils them with gifts.
• He doats upon every word his mentor speaks.
• The proud parents doat over their newborn baby.
• She doats on her collection of rare books.
• They doat on their elderly dog as if it were a family member.