Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb dote
2 senses of dote
Sense 1
dote -- (be foolish or senile due to old age)
=> senesce, age, get on, mature, maturate -- (grow old or older; "She aged gracefully"; "we age every day--what a depressing thought!"; "Young men senesce")
Sense 2
dote -- (shower with love; show excessive affection for; "Grandmother dotes on her the twins")
=> love -- (have a great affection or liking for; "I love French food"; "She loves her boss and works hard for him")