pat gently

Frequency: 6.99.5 per million words

to tap someone or something with a flat hand

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Examples (20)

  • Always pat the puppy gently so you don't scare it.
  • He patted her gently on the shoulder to comfort her.
  • She gently patted his shoulder to reassure him.
  • The mother gently patted the baby's back until he fell asleep.
  • The nurse patted the baby's back gently until he burped.
  • You should pat the dough gently rather than kneading it too hard.
  • Could you pat the dough gently to flatten it a little?
  • She patted her face gently with a soft towel after washing.
  • He was patted gently on the head as a sign of approval.
  • The trainer patted the horse gently on its neck to calm it down.
  • Pat the cat gently, not roughly, and it will purr.
  • I felt him gently pat my hand as we sat in silence.
  • I was just patting the soil gently around the roots when it started to rain.
  • Please pat the wound gently with a clean cloth to stop the bleeding.
  • The coach patted her back gently and said, "Well done."
  • He gently patted his pocket to make sure his keys were still there.
  • Parents often pat their babies gently to help them fall asleep.
  • The gardener was gently patting the soil around the new seedlings.
  • Patting the paint gently can remove bubbles without leaving marks.
  • She patted the dog gently on the head and gave him a treat.