
Lick
Physical Sensation
Using 'lick' suggests a physical touch of the tongue, often associated with taste or grooming.

She licked the salt from her fingers after eating the fries.
Affectionate Gesture
'Lick' can express affection or care, similar to the way animals groom each other.

The mother licked her thumb before wiping a smudge off her child's face.
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