English verb: dote | |||
1. | dote (stative) be foolish or senile due to old age | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | age, get on, maturate, mature, senesce | ||
2. | dote (emotion) shower with love; show excessive affection for | ||
Samples | Grandmother dotes on her the twins. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | love | ||