touch gently

Frequency: 8.518.3 per million words

to make light physical contact with something or someone

gentlyVERB + gently

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touch

Examples (10)

  • Please gently touch the screen to wake it.
  • She gently touched the baby's hand and smiled.
  • He touches the piano keys gently when he practices at night.
  • If the wound hurts, only gently touch the area to clean it.
  • I asked the vet to gently touch the cat’s paw so she wouldn’t panic.
  • The breeze seemed to gently touch the tall grass.
  • Could you gently touch the brake as we approach the corner?
  • The therapist touched my shoulder gently to guide my posture.
  • Babies should be gently touched to avoid startling them.
  • Don’t press hard—just gently touch the button once.