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✋stroke

verb
/stroʊk/
strive strong
stroke definition card — visual illustration of the meaning stroke synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison stroke collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
a sudden attack or event, typically of a medical or physical nature

Example Sentences

She stroked the cat's fur gently.

He suffered a stroke while working at his desk.

Synonyms

caress, pet, touch, brush, attack, incident, episode, fit
Entry 1
caress, pet, touch, brush
Entry 2
attack, incident, episode, fit

Antonyms

hit, strike, slap, health, vitality
Entry 1
hit, strike, slap
Entry 2
health, vitality

Collocations

stroke gently, stroke the cat, stroke hair, swimming stroke, suffer a stroke, stroke of luck, stroke of genius
Entry 1
stroke gently, stroke the cat, stroke hair, swimming stroke, suffer a stroke
Entry 2
stroke of luck, suffer a stroke, stroke of genius

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