1. to show excessive fondness or love, especially in a foolish or uncritical way
Usage: often followed by ‘on’ or ‘upon’
2. to be excessively or foolishly fond

Examples

• The grandparents dote on their only grandchild.
• She dotes upon her pet cat and spoils it terribly.
• Parents shouldn’t dote on one child more than the others.
• He dotes on his vintage car collection.
• The teacher tries not to dote on her favorite students.
• They dote on their garden and spend hours tending it.