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to kiss
01
to touch someone else's lips or other body parts with one's lips to show love, sexual desire, respect, etc.
Intransitive
Transitive: to kiss sb
Examples
Every morning, he kisses his wife before leaving for work.
Right now, the young couple is kissing under the moonlight.
02
to make brief, gentle contact with someone or something
Transitive: to kiss sth
Examples
The breeze kissed her face as she walked along the beach.
The raindrops kissed the surface of the water, creating ripples.
Kiss
01
a gentle touch with the lips, especially to show respect or liking
Examples
She greeted him with a lingering kiss on the forehead, a gesture of affection that spoke volumes.
He stole a playful kiss on her nose, eliciting a giggle that echoed through the room.
02
a light glancing touch
03
any of several bite-sized candies
04
a cookie made of egg whites and sugar
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