to stroke
verb/ɐ.fɐ.ˈɣaɾ/medium
a·fa·gar
Definition
To move one's hand gently over a surface, usually as an expression of affection, comfort, or approval.
She stroked the child's hair to soothe him.
He stroked the dog's back absentmindedly.
Common collocations
to stroke someone's hairto stroke a cat
Idiomatic expressions
- to stroke someone's ego
Etymology
Do latim 'affectare' (tratar de alcançar, aspirar a), com influência de 'affectus' (afeição).