Collocations with "gently"
97 collocations found
Categories
VERB + ADVERB(24)ADVERB + VERB(13)ADVERB(3)ADVERB + wipe(1)wash + ADVERB(1)warm (verb) + ADVERB(1)ADVERB + WAKE(1)ADVERB + vibrate(1)ADVERB + urge (verb)(1)twist + ADVERB(1)ADVERB + tuck(1)tread + ADVERB(1)toss + ADVERB/PREPOSITION(1)ADVERB + tell(1)ADVERB + tease(1)tap + ADVERB(1)swing + ADVERB(1)ADVERB + SWAY(1)adverb + suggest(1)ADVERB + STROKE (verb)(1)VERB: mix a liquid(1)ADVERB + snore(1)slope (verb) + ADVERB(1)ADVERB + simmer(1)rustle + ADVERB(1)RIPPLE + ADVERB(1)ADVERB + remind(1)rebuke + ADVERB(1)ADVERB + rap(1)pull (verb) + ADVERB(1)VERB + press (push firmly)(1)ADVERB + pick up (phrasal verb)(1)ADVERB + persuade(1)ADVERB + nudge(1)murmur (verb) + ADVERB(1)ADVERB + massage (verb)(1)ADVERB + lay(1)ADVERB + lap (verb)(1)kiss + ADVERB(1)KICK (verb) - hit sb/sth with your foot(1)incline + ADVERB(1)ADVERB + humorous(1)hold + ADVERB(1)ADVERB + heat (verb)(1)Adverb + grip (verb)(1)ADVERB + float(1)ADVERB + embrace (put your arms around sb)(1)ADVERB + ease (to move carefully)(1)ADVERB + cook (verb)(1)ADVERB + coax(1)ADVERB + VERB (door, book, eyes, etc.)(1)ADVERB + cleanse(1)ADVERB + clean (verb)(1)ADVERB + clasp(1)ADVERB + caress(1)BRUSH + ADVERB (touch lightly)(1)breathe + ADVERB (air/breath)(1)ADVERB + bob(1)ask + ADVERB(1)ADVERB + ADJECTIVE(1)
lap gently
Describes water moving with a soft sound.
gently trace
to follow or mark a line with a light and careful touch.
rebuke gently
to criticize someone in a mild and kind way
fry gently
To cook something in hot oil over low heat.
tread gently
to walk softly and quietly
gently suggest
To propose an idea in a soft, non-forceful manner.
gently reprimand
To reprimand someone in a mild or soft way.