How Do You Spell CARESS?

Pronunciation: [kəɹˈɛs] (IPA)

The word "caress" is spelled with a "c" and "double s". It is pronounced as /kəˈrɛs/ with stress on the second syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription indicates that the "c" is pronounced as "k" and the "a" has a schwa vowel sound. The "r" sound is created by tapping the tip of the tongue on the roof of the mouth, while the "s" sounds are hissed through the teeth with the tongue touching the alveolar ridge. The word means to lovingly touch or fondle someone or something.

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CARESS Meaning and Definition

  1. Caress is a verb that refers to the act of gently and affectionately touching or brushing against something or someone, typically using one's hands. It involves a soft and loving gesture, meant to show tenderness, compassion, or affection. The act of caressing is usually done with slow, light strokes or a gentle embrace, evoking a sense of warmth and intimacy.

    Caressing can be seen as a form of physical communication that transcends words, expressing emotions or intentions such as love, comfort, reassurance, or desire. It often conveys a deep emotional connection between individuals or a sense of appreciation for the beauty or texture of something, such as caressing a pet's fur or a soft fabric.

    The term "caress" can also be used metaphorically to describe the gentle or affectionate treatment of something intangible, such as a voice or a melody that delicately touches the senses.

    In addition to its positive connotations, the act of caressing can also imply a sense of vulnerability or trust, as it involves allowing someone to enter one's personal space and respectfully touch or hold them. It is often associated with intimacy, romance, or a nurturing bond, and is commonly experienced between loved ones, partners, parents and children, or even close friends.

  2. • To treat with fond affection; to embrace with affection and love, as a parent a child; to fondle.
    • An act of endearment; an expression of affection.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CARESS

The word caress originates from the Old Italian word carezzare, which in turn comes from the Latin word carus meaning dear or beloved. It was later influenced by the Old French word caresser.

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Plural form of CARESS is CARESSES

Conjugate verb Caress

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have caressed
you would have caressed
he/she/it would have caressed
we would have caressed
they would have caressed
I would have caress
you would have caress
he/she/it would have caress
we would have caress
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been caressing
you would have been caressing
he/she/it would have been caressing
we would have been caressing
they would have been caressing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would caress
you would caress
he/she/it would caress
we would caress
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be caressing
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FUTURE

I will caress
you will caress
he/she/it will caress
we will caress
they will caress

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be caressing
you will be caressing
he/she/it will be caressing
we will be caressing
they will be caressing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have caressed
you will have caressed
he/she/it will have caressed
we will have caressed
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been caressing
you will have been caressing
he/she/it will have been caressing
we will have been caressing
they will have been caressing

IMPERATIVE

you caress
we let´s caress

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to caress

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was caressing
you were caressing
he/she/it was caressing
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they were caressing

PAST PARTICIPLE

caressed

PAST PERFECT

I had caressed
you had caressed
he/she/it had caressed
we had caressed
they had caressed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been caressing
you had been caressing
he/she/it had been caressing
we had been caressing
they had been caressing

PRESENT

I caress
you caress
he/she/it caresses
we caress
they caress

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am caressing
you are caressing
he/she/it is caressing
we are caressing
they are caressing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

caressing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have caressed
you have caressed
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we have caressed
they have caressed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been caressing
you have been caressing
he/she/it has been caressing
we have been caressing
they have been caressing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it caress

SIMPLE PAST

I caressed
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he/she/it caressed
we caressed
they caressed

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