verb🔗ShareTo (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing."To show affection, he decided he would pat the boy on the head."bodyactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat"I patted the cookie dough into shape."actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo stroke or fondle (an animal)."Do you want to pat the cat?"animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo gently rain."The gentle rain was patting the window, making a soft, rhythmic sound. "weatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act by which something is patted."The dog enjoyed the patting on his head. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading