nounπShareAn animal kept as a companion."Many families have pets, such as cats and dogs, to keep them company. "animalfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects. (pet rock, pet plant, etc.)"My little sister talks to her houseplant, calling it her "pet," even though it's just a fern in a pot. "animalthingnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who is excessively loyal to a superior.""The manager always promoted his pets, the employees who agreed with everything he said, regardless of their actual work performance." "characterpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling."My little sister considers her hamster her most treasured pet. "animalfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stroke or fondle (an animal)."The little girl gently pets her cat, Fluffy. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stroke or fondle (another person) amorously."He gently pets her hair as they sit on the park bench. "sexhumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf two or more people, to stroke and fondle one another amorously."During the quiet evening, the couple sat on the couch, gently petting as they watched a movie. "sexhumanactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge."His daughter was petted and spoiled."animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be a pet."The little boy gently pets the cat. "animalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be peevish; to sulk.""After losing the game, John went to his room and pets for the rest of the evening." "attitudecharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fit of petulance, a sulk, arising from the impression that one has been offended or slighted."After her best friend chose someone else for the group project, Sarah went into a silent pets, refusing to talk or even make eye contact. "attitudeemotioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA term of endearment usually applied to women and children.""The kindly old man always called the young girls in his neighborhood 'pets' when he greeted them." "personfamilyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures."The students presented their pets to the principal, asking for a longer lunch break. "politicsgovernmentlawwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA compilation of signatures built in order to exert moral authority in support of a specific cause."The environmental group presented a pets to the mayor, hoping to convince her to protect the local park from development. "politicsgovernmentsocietyorganizationmoralrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA formal written request for judicial action."After losing the case at trial, the lawyer prepared several pets to the appellate court, hoping to reverse the lower court's decision. "lawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA prayer; a supplication; an entreaty."The desperate child's pets to his parents for a puppy finally convinced them to visit the animal shelter. "religionsoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading