Caress ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Caress ( verb )

1. To touch or stroke gently and affectionately.
2. To treat with tenderness and affection.

Origin:

Derived from the old french word "caracer" which means "to stroke" and the latin word "carus" which means "dear" or "beloved".

Examples:

1. She caressed his face with her hand.
2. He caressed her hair and whispered sweet nothings into her ear.
3. The cat purred contentedly as she caressed its fur.
4. She caressed the baby's face and smiled.
5. He caressed the keys of the piano, playing a beautiful melody.

(As a noun)

Caress ( noun )

1. To touch or stroke gently and affectionately.
2. To treat with tenderness and affection.

Origin:

Derived from the old french word "caracer" which means "to stroke" and the latin word "carus" which means "dear" or "beloved".

Examples:

1. She caressed his face with her hand.
2. He caressed her hair and whispered sweet nothings into her ear.
3. The cat purred contentedly as she caressed its fur.
4. She caressed the baby's face and smiled.
5. He caressed the keys of the piano, playing a beautiful melody.