All pet synonyms
pet
P p verb pet
- apprize — to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by of): to be apprised of the death of an old friend.
- apprized — Simple past tense and past participle of apprize.
- caress — If you caress someone, you stroke them gently and affectionately.
- dandle — to move (a young child, etc) up and down (on the knee or in the arms)
- cherish — If you cherish something such as a hope or a pleasant memory, you keep it in your mind for a long period of time.
- indulge — to yield to an inclination or desire; allow oneself to follow one's will (often followed by in): Dessert came, but I didn't indulge. They indulged in unbelievable shopping sprees.
- fondle — to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly; caress: to fondle a precious object; to fondle a child.
- make much of — great in quantity, measure, or degree: too much cake.
noun pet
- chalk — Chalk is a type of soft white rock. You can use small pieces of it for writing or drawing with.
- loved one — a close or cherished relation: to mourn the loss of our loved ones.
- dearie — Some people use dearie as a friendly way of addressing someone, or as a way of showing that they think they are superior.
- favorite — a person or thing regarded with special favor or preference: That song is an old favorite of mine.
- fiance — a man engaged to be married. Synonyms: future groom, future husband, future spouse, betrothed.
- apple of one's eye — a person or thing that is very precious or much loved
- flare up — to burn with an unsteady, swaying flame, as a torch or candle in the wind.
- critter — A critter is a living creature.
- darling — You call someone darling if you love them or like them very much.
adj pet
adjective pet
- domesticated — to convert (animals, plants, etc.) to domestic uses; tame.