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 | ||