pat — to touch someone or something gently with the flat part of the hand
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to touch someone or something gently with the flat part of the hand
Pronunciation (IPA): /pæt/
Example Sentences
- The chef patted the hamburger into a perfect circle, then realized he forgot to wash his hands after using the bathroom.
- Mom patted my back when I was sick.
- He gave himself a pat on the back for remembering his wife's birthday, then forgot their anniversary the next week.
pat
VERB[/pæt/]
to touch someone or something gently with the flat part of the hand
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/pæt/
🇬🇧 UK/pæt/
🌳Etymology
Rootpat
🎵Rhyme
catbathatmatfat
cat
bat
hat
mat
fat
🔗Collocations
pat on the back
pat someone's head
pat dry
gentle pat
pat of butter
pat on the shoulder
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The chef patted the hamburger into a perfect circle, then realized he forgot to wash his hands after using the bathroom.”
“Mom patted my back when I was sick.”
😄 Fun example
“He gave himself a pat on the back for remembering his wife's birthday, then forgot their anniversary the next week.”
“Pat the meat dry before cooking.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
strokecaresstouchtaprub
Antonyms
hitslappunch
Related
petmassagecomfortgentle
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