petted

Meanings

• Verb

  To touch or stroke gently and lovingly.

  - "She petted the dog's head as it slept."
  - "The children petted the kitten, making it purr."

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Synonyms

mope , pout , feel up , grope , touch up , pat , smooth , coddle , cosset

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with petted
bettered , wetter , setter , meter

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Variants

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pet , pets , petted , petter , petters , petting

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to pat' or 'to strike gently'. Derived from Old French 'petir' meaning 'to strike gently' or 'to tap'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pet' is derived from the Old French word 'pete' meaning 'foot'. Early pets were often kept for their ability to provide companionship and protect their owners.

2. The act of petting an animal has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety in both the animal and the person petting it.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pet: An animal kept primarily for companionship rather than for work or food.

2. Petting: The act of stroking or caressing an animal or person in a loving and affectionate manner.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'petted' is often used to describe the tender care and affection given to animals, children, or objects. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is overindulged or pampered.

How to Memorize "petted"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone gently touching and stroking an animal or a soft object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'petted' with the feeling of tenderness and affection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'pet' and associating it with the meaning 'to touch gently'.

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