verb🔗ShareTo stroke or fondle (an animal)."The little girl petted the fluffy kitten gently. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo stroke or fondle (another person) amorously."He gently petted her cheek as he apologized. "actionhumanemotionsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOf two or more people, to stroke and fondle one another amorously."During the movie, the couple petted and whispered to each other. "sexhumanbodyactionemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge."His daughter was petted and spoiled."animalactionhumanemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be a pet."My cat, Mittens, is often petted by my little sister. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be peevish; to sulk."After her brother got a new toy and she didn't, Lily petted all afternoon, refusing to talk or play. "attitudecharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
