Daily Word: DOTE

dote

   [doht] verb, dot·ed, dot·ing, noun

~ verb (used without object) Also, doat.

DEFINITION: 1) To bestow or express excessive love or fondness habitually (usually followed by on  or upon).  2) To show a decline of mental faculties, especially associated with old age.

SENTENCE: People tend to dote on their spouses, so they will know they are admired and appreciated.