(pat-ted) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. gently touched with the hand, often to show affection.

Example Sentence

The girl gently patted the dog on the head.

More Example Sentences

The dog wagged its tail when it was patted on the head.

Synonyms

tapped; stroked; caressed

Antonyms

hit; struck; slapped

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Rhymes

  • batted
  • chatted
  • matted
  • patted
  • that'd
  • vatted