patted
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- IPA /ΛpatΙͺd/
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patted verb
- To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.βTo show affection, he decided he would pat the boy on the head.β
- To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flatβI patted the cookie dough into shape.β
- To stroke or fondle (an animal).βDo you want to pat the cat?β
- To gently rain.
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tappedsmoothedpettedcaressedstrokeddabbedbrushedspankedslappedsmackedcuffedthumpedrappedtouchedfondledtousled
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