verb

dote

DOHT/dˈoʊt/

Show excessive fondness or affection.

The owner dotes on her dog with kisses, treats, and a plush bed.

A young woman lavishes affectionate attention on her small dog, cradling it against her chest, kissing its head and offering a treat beside its lavishly cushioned bed and overflowing collection of toys.

Etymology

Middle English doten meant to behave foolishly or irrationally; its earlier origin is uncertain. The meaning shifted to being infatuated, connecting foolish behavior with the excessive fondness expressed by the modern verb.

In context

Pink Rose Drama145:27

did perform exceptionally well this time. Oh QingQing if it hadn't been for that cold wind giving you that awful cold, you would've scored even higher. Oh, Mom, you just dote on me too much.

Sister stole my fiancé, forced me to marry a poor farmer; he was a hidden CEO and spoils me!

More examples

She dotes on the small dog.
He was doting on the baby when we arrived.
They dote on each other after decades together.

Forms

dote · dotes · doted · doting

Similar words

adore: Adore is deep love or admiration; dote suggests lavish or excessive fondness.
pamper: Pamper gives special care or indulgence; dote names the affection that often motivates it.