Words that rhyme with dote
Dote is a 1-syllable word with 42 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are afloat, bloat, capote. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of dote
verb
- be foolish or senile due to old age
- shower with love; show excessive affection for; "Grandmother dotes on her the twins"
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Examples of "dote" in lyrics
See how dote is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Who in despite of view is pleased to dote;"
William Shakespeare — Sonnet CXLI -
"If that be fair whereon my false eyes dote,"
William Shakespeare — Sonnet CXLVIII -
"Whose rarest havings made the blossoms dote;"
William Shakespeare — A Lover's Complaint
What do these rhymes mean?
- afloat
- aimlessly drifting borne on the water; floating covered with water; "the main deck was afloat (or awash)
- bloat
- swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas become bloated or swollen or puff
- capote
- a long overcoat with a hood that can be pulled over the head a long cloak with a hood that can be pulled over the head
- connote
- express or state indirectly involve as a necessary condition of consequence; as in logic
- demote
- assign to a lower position; reduce in rank; "She was demoted because she always speaks up
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "dote" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like afloat, bloat, capote create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.