pet

I

(New American Roget's College Thesaurus)

n. favorite, beloved, love, dearest, darling. —v. t. cherish, fondle, caress, embrace, stroke, cuddle.

See endearment, love, flattery.

II

(Roget's IV) modif.

Syn. beloved, dear, preferred; see favorite .

n.

1. [A term of endearment]

Syn. lover, dear, love; see darling 2 .

2. [Favorite]

Syn. darling, idol, adored one; see favorite .

3. [A creature kept as an object of affection]

Animals commonly kept as pets include: dog, cat, bird, snake, iguana, salamander, pony, horse, goldfish, guppies, angel fish, rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil, lamb, mouse, white rat, chicken, pigeon, canary, parakeet, parrot; see also animal 1 , bird 1 , cat 1 , dog . v.

1. [To caress]

Syn. stroke, caress, pat, fondle; see touch 1 .

2. [To make love]

Syn. neck*, make out*, embrace, hug; see caress , kiss , love 2 .

See Synonym Study at caress .

III

(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus)

I

v.

pat, stroke, caress, fondle.

II

a.

favorite, beloved, preferred, special, dear.

IV

(Roget's Thesaurus II) I adjective Given special, usually doting treatment: darling, fair-haired, favored, favorite. See TREAT WELL. II verb 1. To touch or stroke affectionately: caress, cuddle, fondle, pat. See TOUCH. 2. Informal. To engage in kissing and other amorous behavior: Informal: fool around, neck, spoon. Slang: make out. See SEX.

V

(Roget's Thesaurus II) noun One liked or preferred above all others: darling, favorite. Idiom: apple of one's eye. See LIKE.

VI

(Roget's Thesaurus II) verb To be sullenly aloof or withdrawn, as in silent resentment or protest: mope, pout, sulk. See HAPPY.