touch

/tˈʌt‍ʃ/

/ˈtətʃ/

[verb] [noun]

to touch

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to put our hand or body part on a thing or person

have an effect upon

synonyms : affect

be in direct physical contact with; make contact

synonyms : adjoin

contact

meet

perceive via the tactile sense

affect emotionally

synonyms : stir

be relevant to

synonyms : bear on

cause to be in brief contact with

deal with; usually used with a form of negation

tamper with

synonyms : disturb

to extend as far as

synonyms : extend to

reach

be equal to in quality or ability

synonyms : equal

match

rival

filled with satisfaction

comprehend

make a more or less disguised reference to

synonyms : advert

allude

color lightly

synonyms : tinct

tinge

tint

consume

synonyms : partake

Touch

[NOUN]

the ability of knowing what something feels like by placing one's hands or fingers on it

synonyms : cutaneous senses

sense of touch

skin senses

touch modality

a slight but appreciable amount

synonyms : hint

the event of something coming in contact with the body

synonyms : touching

the act of putting two things together with no space between them

synonyms : touching

a distinguishing style

synonyms : signature

a suggestion of some quality

synonyms : ghost

trace

a communicative interaction

synonyms : contact

the feel of mechanical action

the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin

synonyms : feeling

tactile sensation

tactual sensation

touch sensation

deftness in handling matters

the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan)

a slight attack of illness

synonyms : spot

Examples

1. She gently touched the soft fur of the cat.

2. A regular newsletter keeps people in touch with local events.

3. My parents were constantly in touch.

4. Sprinkling Parmesan cheese over pasta dishes adds a savory touch.

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