verb

be extremely and uncritically fond of.

she doted on her two young children

adore,love dearly,be devoted to,idolize,treasure,cherish,lavish affection on,worship,think very highly of,appreciate greatly,admire,hold dear,prize,indulge,spoil,pamper,adoring,loving,amorous,besotted,infatuated,lovesick,passionate,affectionate,fond,devoted,solicitous,caring,tender,warm,warm-hearted,overindulgent,indulgent,lovey-dovey,touchy-feely