Based on its use in this context, the word doat most likely means... 1. resent 2. be revolted by 3. feel affection for 4. cheris

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Based on its use in this context, the word doat most likely means... 1. resent 2. be revolted by 3. feel affection for 4. cheris

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"It puzzles me now to remember with what absurd sincerity I doated on this little toy, half fancying it alive and capable of sensation. (Jane Eyre; chapter 4, p. 17)"

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Neko [114] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-11T16:14:55+03:00

Neko [114]3 years ago

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Here, the word dote probably means 4. cherish. It is an old word which means deep and uncritical adoration for something.

mina [271] · Answer 2 · 2022-07-11T17:39:42+03:00

mina [271]3 years ago

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The right answer is "3. feel affection for"

The word "doat" means an intense admiration for something or someone. In this case, the text, when using the sentence "... I doated on this little toy .." is the same as saying "I felt a great affection for this toy."