pat

US /pæt/
UK /pæt/
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menepuk, mengelus

to touch someone or something gently and repeatedly with your hand flat

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She patted the dog on its head.
Dia menepuk kepala anjing itu.
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He patted his pockets to check for his keys.
Dia menepuk-nepuk sakunya untuk memeriksa kuncinya.
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stroketapcaress
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tepukan, elusan

a light touch or tap, especially with the hand

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She gave the child a gentle pat on the back.
Dia memberi anak itu tepukan lembut di punggung.
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He gave the dog a quick pat before leaving.
Dia memberi anjing itu tepukan cepat sebelum pergi.
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tapstrokecaress
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potongan, gumpalan

a small, flat piece of butter or other soft food

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She spread a pat of butter on her toast.
Dia mengoleskan sepotong mentega di rotinya.
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Add a pat of cream cheese to the bagel.
Tambahkan sepotong keju krim ke bagel.
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dablumppiece
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tepat, sesuai

exactly right for a particular purpose or occasion; appropriate

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His answer was a little too pat to be entirely convincing.
Jawabannya terlalu tepat untuk sepenuhnya meyakinkan.
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He had a pat excuse for everything.
Dia punya alasan yang tepat untuk segalanya.
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aptconvenientready-made
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tepat, sesuai

in a way that is exactly right or appropriate

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He had the answer down pat.
Dia sudah tahu jawabannya dengan tepat.
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The lines were delivered pat and without hesitation.
Baris-baris itu disampaikan dengan tepat dan tanpa ragu-ragu.
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