Lick and Pet

Lick

Lick verb - To strike repeatedly.

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Pet and lick are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pet" instead a verb "Lick".

Nearby Words: licked, licking

Pet verb - To touch or handle in a tender or loving manner.

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Lick and pet are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lick" instead a verb "Pet".

Nearby Words: petted, petting

affectionate	affectionate lick	affectionate pet
single	single lick	single pet
powerful	powerful lick	powerful pet
big	big lick	big pet
Other adjectives: occasional.

You just want to love them, pet them, just cuddle up to them, and let them lick the frown off your face.

Source: Precious Puppy
You can pet them, play fetch with them, go fishing with them, and they will lick you.

Source: All Animals Are Dogs
Something starts to lick her, and she assumes it's Aito, only to find out it's his pet cat Branya licking her.

Source: Manga / The Comic Artist and His Assistants

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