caress

🇺🇸 /kəˈres/ 🇬🇧 /kəˈres/
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verb
R

to gently touch someone or something in a loving or affectionate way

He gently caressed the soft fur of the kitten.

noun
R

a gentle and loving touch or kiss

She gave him a tender caress on the cheek.

translation

v. to gently touch someone or something in a loving or affectionate way
n. a gentle and loving touch or kiss

Word Forms

3rd Present caresses
Past caressed
Perfect caressed
Progressive caressing
Plural caresses