Collocations with "gently"

to kick with little force

to push with light and careful pressure

to examine with a light touch, often used for sensitive topics or physical wounds

To express something in a kind and careful way to avoid offending someone.

to knock in a soft or mild way

To put something back in its place with a soft and careful movement.

Describing a soft or slight curve.

to reprimand in a mild or soft manner

To incline at a slight angle.

to move back and forth slowly and softly

To tease someone in a kind and mild way.

To encourage someone in a mild and kind way.

to cook food over a low heat

To hold someone softly in a hug.

To press and rub something, like muscles or dough, with a soft touch.

to scrape with a light touch

to turn something carefully and not forcefully

to rise in a smooth and gradual way

to hold something with a soft and careful touch

to slope downwards in a gradual way

To move up and down or from side to side with a light, soft motion.

To massage with light pressure and soft movements.

To squeeze lightly with the fingers.

describes slow and careful rotation

to place something softly and without force

To push in a soft, careful way.

To slope at a small, gradual angle.