All 3 Uses of
doting
in
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
- Forgive me that I do not dream on thee, Because thou see'st me dote upon my love.†
Scene 2.4 *dote = demonstrate love and uncritical affection
- How shall I dote on her with more advice That thus without advice begin to love her?†
Scene 2.4
- She dreams on him that has forgot her love: You dote on her that cares not for your love.†
Scene 4.4
Definitions:
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(1)
(doting) demonstrating love and uncritical affectionDoting may also imply that the doter tends to hover around the person they love to help attend to any needs.
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Less commonly, in classic literature you may encounter doting in reference to old age -- especially old age leading to diminished mental capacity.