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petted

UK
/ˈpetɪd/
US
/ˈpɛtɪd/

Translations

pettedpast participle
UK
/ˈpɛtɪd/
US
/ˈpɛtɪd/
Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb "pet".
The petted child always got what he wanted.
Избалованный ребенок всегда получал то, что хотел.
petverb

petted

Past Simple

petted
Past Simple
petted
Past Participle
petting
Gerund
UK
/pet/
US
/pɛt/
She likes to pet her cat every morning.
Она любит гладить свою кошку каждое утро.
Additional translations
ласкать
Synonyms
caress
nurture
coddle
pamper
fondle
stroke

Definitions

pettedpast participle
Treated with affection or indulgence; pampered.
The petted child was used to getting everything she wanted.
Having been stroked or caressed.
The cat lay on the sofa, happily petted by its owner.
petverb
To stroke or caress an animal affectionately.
She loves to pet her cat while watching TV.
To treat someone with excessive indulgence or care.
He tends to pet his younger brother, giving him everything he wants.
(of people) To fondle or caress another person in a sexual or amorous way.
The teenage couple were caught petting at the back of the cinema.
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