caressed

Meanings

• The act of gently touching or stroking something or someone.

  - "I enjoyed caressing the soft fur of the kitten."
  - "The artist carefully caressed the canvas as he applied the final brushstrokes."
  - "I couldn't resist caressing the velvety petals of the rose."

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Synonyms

hold , kiss , soothe , stroke

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with caressed
caress , dress , impress , press , suppress

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Homophones

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1. caress, carress, caress, cress
   

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Variants

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caress , caressed , caresser , caressers , caresses , caressing , caressingly

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Forms

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caress, caressed, caressingly, caressment

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Etymology

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From Old French 'caresser', meaning 'to greet, salute, or caress'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tactile stimulation: The process of stimulating the sense of touch by applying various types of pressure or tactile stimuli to the surface of the skin.

2. Sensory perception: The process by which the sensory organs receive, transmit, and interpret stimuli from the environment, allowing us to perceive and interact with the world around us.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the act of caressing has significant meanings and symbolism. For instance, in some Asian cultures, touching or caressing someone's head is a sign of respect, affection, and protection. Similarly, in some Middle Eastern cultures, caressing the hands or feet of another person is a sign of esteem, admiration, and hospitality.

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