patted Definition
to touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly with the hand flat.
Using patted: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "patted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She patted the dog on the head.
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He patted his pockets looking for his keys.
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The nurse patted the baby's back to help her burp.
patted Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with patted
Example
The boss patted him on the back for a job well done.
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The security guard patted down every passenger before they boarded the plane.
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The teacher gave him a pat on the wrist for being late to class.
Summary: patted in Brief
'Patted' [ˈpætɪd] means to touch someone or something gently and repeatedly with the flat hand. It is often used to describe petting animals or searching for something in one's pockets, as in 'She patted the dog on the head' and 'He patted his pockets looking for his keys.' 'Pat someone on the back' is an idiom that means to praise someone, while 'pat someone down' means to search their body for hidden objects.
