DOTE (ON) Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

dote (on)

verb

ˈdōt

Definition of dote (on)

as in to adore

to love or admire too much doted on her only grandchild

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Jet Fans of the New York Jets will adore this slick moniker for a tiny tyke.

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
Market on Close The analyst corps that covers Nvidia is mostly adoring.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of adore

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Shankara advises that worshipping gods with names and stories through devotional rituals and sacred images (murtis) is an acceptable step for some people on the path toward a more philosophical understanding of an all-pervasive ultimate reality.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
She was promoted to worship leader, a job typically held by an older member of the church.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026

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Right now the only person who likes Heather is Carmella, and that’s because Heather is throwing some work Carmella’s way and trying to find a law school apartment for her daughter Cat.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Nvidia reported blowout financial results on Wednesday , giving Wall Street analysts even more reasons to like its stock.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

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