Pat (someone or something) on (something or some place) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "pat (someone or something) on (something or some place)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-01-07 09:01

Meaning of Pat (someone or something) on (something or some place)

Synonyms:

tap on (something)

Pat (someone or something) on (something or some place) phrasal verb informal

To touch someone or something gently with the hand.

Mark patted the dog on the head when it came obediently.

Shin patted me on my knee and told me everything would be fine.

My father pats me on the shoulder whenever I am sad.

Other phrases about:

brush against (someone or something)

To touch someone or something quickly and lightly in passing

Grammar and Usage of Pat (someone or something) on (something or some place)

Verb Forms

  • to pat (someone or something) on (something or some place)
  • patted (someone or something) on (something or some place)
  • patting (someone or something) on (something or some place)
  • pats (someone or something) on (something or some place)

The verb "pat" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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