hold gently

Frequency: 7.311.0 per million words

to hold something with care and not much force

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Examples (10)

  • She learned how to hold the newborn gently in her arms.
  • You must hold the kitten gently so you don't frighten it.
  • He was taught to hold the antique vase gently with both hands.
  • Hold my hand gently; it's still sore from the fall.
  • The botanist would always hold the rare flower gently by its stem.
  • When handling the crystal, remember to hold it gently.
  • The rescuer was holding the frightened child gently to comfort him.
  • I've always held my grandmother's old photographs gently.
  • The zookeeper instructed us to hold the baby chick gently.
  • Could you hold this fragile butterfly gently while I take a picture?