Collocations with "gently"

To hold something or someone carefully and protectively.

to bend in a slight, gradual way

To hug someone softly.

to speak in a soft and kind quiet voice

to move in small, soft waves

to move slowly and smoothly from side to side or backwards and forwards

To smooth something with a light touch.

Describes a soft and quiet snoring sound.

to pull with little force

to shake with a soft, non-violent motion

to make someone stop sleeping in a soft and careful way

to move carefully

to clean with a light touch, especially for delicate items

Used when a path, road, or terrain leads downwards at a slight angle.

to move something downwards in a soft and careful way

To persuade someone in a kind and calm way.

to pull with little force

to make a soft, quiet rustling sound

to sing in a soft and calm way

to incline something in a soft, gradual way

To heat something over a low heat.

To wipe something with a light touch, especially a sensitive surface or a person's skin.

to wash with light pressure, suitable for delicate items

to move up and down in a soft, non-violent way

to breathe in a quiet and calm way

to collide with something or someone with little force

To lead or direct someone in a soft and kind manner.