caress (C1)
noun/verb
Pronunciation: /kəˈres/
Definition
A gentle, affectionate touch or stroke, often used to express love or comfort.
Examples
The mother gave her baby a tender caress to soothe him to sleep.
He felt the soft caress of the summer breeze on his face.
She lingered for a moment, her fingers offering a final caress to the old photograph.
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