Vocabulary Spotlight
Caress
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: प्यार से छूना (pyaar se chhoona) – Kisi ko ya kisi cheez ko affection aur softness ke saath gently touch karna.
Pronunciation
[kuh-res]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Pet – दुलारना (dularna)
Related Words
Hug – गले लगाना (gale lagana)
Word Origin
“Caress” French shabd “caresse” se aaya hai, jo kisi ko love aur tenderness ke saath gently touch karne ko indicate karta hai.
Word Family
Verb: Caress – प्यार से छूना (pyaar se chhoona)
Noun: Caress – दुलार (dular)
Usage Examples
1. Usne bache ko pyaar se caress kiya.
– She caressed the child lovingly.
2. Janwar apne malik ke haath ke caress ko enjoy karte hain.
– Animals enjoy the caress of their owner’s hand.
Cultural Note
India mein caress ya gentle touch ko dular aur mamta ke roop mein dekha jata hai, aur yeh mamta dikhane ka ek tarika hai.
In Context
Caress ka use pyar aur dular dikhane ke liye hota hai, jo aksar parivaar aur doston ke beech me emotional bonding ko strengthen karta hai.