dote on

Example Sentences

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In the meantime, there are grandchildren to dote on.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Actor-comedian Anthony Anderson is a proud mama’s boy and loves to dote on his mother, Doris.

From Washington Times • Jun. 23, 2023

He handles all the boring life matters like bills for us and I dote on him.

From Slate • Dec. 2, 2022

As Cacciatore awaits the veterinarian, she and a frequent farm guest, 57-year-old Jill Loforte Carroll, dote on the sheep.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2022

Mrs. Flagg would have welcomed the chance to dote on him for a few days.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson