pet

About 7.76 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.

   family pet, pet cat, pet dog, pet store

2. noun Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects.

   pet plant, pet rock

3. noun One who is excessively loyal to a superior and receives preferential treatment.
4. noun Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
5. verb To stroke or fondle (an animal).

   I really love to pet cute puppies.

6. verb To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.

   We started petting each other the moment we were alone.

7. verb To keep or treat (an animal) as a pet.
8. verb To treat (someone) as a pet; to fondle; to indulge.

   His daughter was petted and spoiled.

Similar words

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Often followed by

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Word family

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