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Definition touch in British English

touch verb

verb
/tʌtʃ/
1

to put your hand or part of your body on someone or something

Example

Beth reached out and touched his cheek.

Example

He was careful not to touch the blood.

Example

'Be quiet!' she said, touching her finger to her lips.

Example

He touched the napkin briefly to his chin.

Synonyms and related words
touch pick up handle
1.1

to press something in a light way with your finger or foot to make something work

Example

Kate touched a button and the machine whirred into action.

Synonyms and related words
touch pick up handle
1.2

to put your hand on someone's body in a sexual way

Example

It was the first time he had touched her.

Synonyms and related words
a good/terrible etc kisser bill and coo canoodle
2

if two things touch, or if something touches something else, there is no space between them

Example

The chair was so high that his feet couldn't touch the ground.

Example

They stood next to each other, barely touching.

Synonyms and related words
join touch overlap
3

to affect your emotions, especially so that you feel sad or sympathetic

Example

His comments really touched me.

Example

He was touched by their suffering and offered to help.

Example

The plight of the orphans has touched the hearts of thousands of people.

Synonyms and related words
affect provoke inspire
3.1

to feel grateful because someone has been very kind to you

Example

I was really touched by the flowers he sent.

Example

Eric was touched by her concern.

Synonyms and related words
grateful gratitude thankful
4

to change or influence someone or something in a positive way

Example

She touched many people's lives through her charity work.

Synonyms and related words
transition change make into
4.1

to change something in a way that is noticeable

Example

The old farmhouse has hardly been touched by modern trends.

Synonyms and related words
transition change make into
4.2

if an expression, especially a smile, touches your lips or eyes, you have it for a short time

Example

A trace of a smile touched her lips.

Synonyms and related words
clear crease creep
5

to eat or drink a particular thing

Example

She was so upset that she had barely touched her food.

Example

I never touch meat or dairy products.

Synonyms and related words
eat swallow have drink swallow have
6

to use something

Example

Don't touch anything of mine while I'm away.

Example

I haven't touched any of the money she left me.

Synonyms and related words
repurpose go towards bring in
7

to work on something

Example

I haven't touched the garden for weeks.

Synonyms and related words
work serve collaborate
8

to deal with a particular subject, situation etc

Example

I wouldn't touch such a difficult piece of work.

Synonyms and related words
mention refer to invoke
8.1

to deal with or accept someone

Example

Most employers won't touch you if you've got a criminal record.

Synonyms and related words
account after hours asset
9

to reach a particular amount or level

Example

Police recorded him driving at speeds touching 120 miles per hour.

Synonyms and related words
reach come come to
10

to hit or kick a ball in a game

Example

He hardly touched the ball during the game.

Synonyms and related words
strike at kick play
11

to be as good as someone or something else

Example

He is a great sportsman, but he can't touch his brother.

Synonyms and related words
match correspond amount to
Definition touch in British English

Related Words

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