stroke softly

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to move one's hand gently over a surface

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  • She stroked the cat's fur softly, enjoying its warmth.
  • He began to stroke her hair softly, comforting her with the gentle motion.
  • The artist would stroke the canvas softly with his brush, adding delicate touches.
  • If you stroke the baby's cheek softly, they might fall asleep peacefully.
  • She learned to stroke the violin strings softly to produce a delicate, ethereal sound.
  • The wind chimes stroke the air softly, creating a peaceful and serene melody.
  • He had to stroke the fragile antique softly to avoid causing any damage.
  • As she read, her fingers would softly stroke the worn pages of the old book.
  • The therapist advised her to stroke the affected area softly during the healing process.
  • Always stroke the rabbit softly and gently to avoid startling it.