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ca·ress Audio Help   (kə-rěs') Pronunciation Key
n.   A gentle touch or gesture of fondness, tenderness, or love.

tr.v.   ca·ressed, ca·ress·ing, ca·ress·es

To touch or stroke in an affectionate or loving manner.
To touch or move as if with a caress: soft music that caressed the ears.
To treat fondly, kindly, or favorably; cherish.

[French caresse, from Italian carezza, from caro, dear, from Latin cārus; see kā- in Indo-European roots.]

ca·ress'er n., ca·ress'ing·ly adv., ca·res'sive adj.

Synonyms: These verbs mean to touch or handle affectionately: caressed the baby's forehead; cuddled the kitten in her arms; fondling the dog's ears; petting his pony.

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