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.