Dote – To give a lot of love or attention to

(Pronounced doat (sounds like boat))

To remember the definition of the word dote, use the following mnemonic:

This doe devotes (dote) herself to giving lots of love and attention to her fawn.

Examples of dote in a sentence

Grandparents just love to dote on their grandchildren.

Does a mother need an occasion to dote upon her son?

He dotes on his dog like it's a human child.