Pet

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛt/

Pet (noun)

  1. An animal kept at home and cared for because people enjoy having it.
  2. A person someone likes and gives special attention to.

Examples

  • A cat can be a pet kept for companionship.
  • They adopted a dog as a pet for companionship.

Pet (verb)

  1. To touch an animal gently, usually with your hand, to show kindness.
  2. To handle something carefully and kindly, as if it is delicate or important.

Examples

  • Please pet the dog gently.
  • She pets the cat softly to calm it.