Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
doat
Verb
/doʊt/
Definition
A rare or obsolete verb meaning to be foolish, senseless, or to show signs of weakness, typically due to age or mental decline.
Examples
- She began to doat on her grandchildren as they brought so much joy into her life.
- After years of hard work, he started to doat, reminiscing about his youth.
- As he aged, he would doat over small, trivial matters that he once considered unimportant.
Meaning
To doat means to act in a foolish or sentimental way, often due to age or affection. It can also refer to someone who is overly fond or doting.
Synonyms
- Fool
- Dotard
- Simpleton
- Dote
- Idiot
