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caressed

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Main Entry:
1ca·ress 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1caress
Pronunciation:
\kə-ˈres\
Function:
transitive verb
Etymology:
French caresser, from Italian carezzare, from carezza
Date:
1598
1: to treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness : cherish2 a: to touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner b: to touch or affect as if with a caress <echoes that caress the ear>
ca·ress·er noun
ca·ress·ing·ly 
          Listen to the pronunciation of caressingly \kə-ˈre-siŋ-lē\ adverb


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