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dote — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dowry noun Money or property a bride's family traditionally gives to the groom at marriage.
  • foundation noun The solid base that supports a building or structure.

Senses

dote is used for these senses in English:

  • bride price In some cultures, a sum of money or other valuables paid by a bridegroom or on his behalf to the family of the bride.
  • dowry Payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.
  • foundation A donation or legacy appropriated to support a charitable institution, and constituting a permanent fund; endowment.

dowry — full definition

  1. noun Money or property a bride's family traditionally gives to the groom at marriage.
  2. noun A natural talent or gift someone is born with.

foundation — full definition

  1. noun The solid base that supports a building or structure.
  2. noun The basic principles or ideas that something is built upon.
  3. noun An organization set up and funded to support a charitable or educational cause.
  4. noun A makeup product applied to even out skin tone.

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