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patted

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  • IPA /ˈpatΙͺd/

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patted verb

  1. To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.β€œTo show affection, he decided he would pat the boy on the head.”
  2. To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flatβ€œI patted the cookie dough into shape.”
  3. To stroke or fondle (an animal).β€œDo you want to pat the cat?”
  4. To gently rain.

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