purred

[US]/pɜːd/
[UK]/pɜrd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.(of a cat) make a low continuous sound of contentment; (of a person) speak in a soft, smooth voice to express satisfaction; utter with a soft sound

Phrases & Collocations

cat purred

softly purred

gently purred

purred softly

purred contentedly

purred happily

purred loudly

purred quietly

dog purred

purred in delight

Example Sentences

the cat purred softly on my lap.

she purred with delight when she saw the gift.

the engine purred smoothly as we drove down the highway.

he purred a tune while he worked in the garden.

the kitten purred happily when i stroked its fur.

as the baby slept, it purred like a contented kitten.

she purred her approval after tasting the delicious cake.

the old car purred to life after sitting for months.

the lioness purred softly to her cubs.

he purred a secret melody that only she could hear.

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