Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [doht]
- /doʊt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [doht]
- /doʊt/
Definitions of doter word
- verb without object doter to bestow or express excessive love or fondness habitually (usually followed by on or upon): They dote on their youngest daughter. 1
- verb without object doter to show a decline of mental faculties, especially associated with old age. 1
- noun doter decay of wood. 1
- noun doter One who dotes; a man whose understanding is enfeebled by age; a dotard. 1
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Origin of doter
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English doten to behave foolishly, become feeble-minded; cognate with Middle Dutch doten.
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Parts of speech for Doter
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
doter popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
doter usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for doter
noun doter
- apple-polisher — to curry favor with someone, especially in an obsequious or flattering manner.
- flatterer — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
- flunky — a male servant in livery.
- lackey — A servant, esp. a liveried footman or manservant.
- minion — a servile follower or subordinate of a person in power.