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Loves to be petted. vs Loves to be pet.

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Loves to be petted' is commonly used to describe someone or something enjoying being touched or stroked, while 'loves to be pet' is less common and might be interpreted as enjoying being treated in a certain way.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 3709 views

Loves to be petted.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe someone or something that enjoys being touched or stroked.

Examples:

  • The cat loves to be petted.
  • She loves to be petted on the back.
  • Dogs love to be petted behind their ears.
  • The horse loves to be petted on its nose.
  • The child loves to be petted before bedtime.
  • Jul 1, 2015 ... Oh, and BTW - my cat LOVES to be petted and if I just hang my hand ... my own personal experience, I have one cat and she loves to be petted.
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  • When Your Pet Bird Loves To Be Petted. Sometimes petting is more than just affection to your pet bird. By Liz Wilson, CVT, CPBC ...

Alternatives:

  • enjoys being petted.
  • likes to be petted.
  • appreciates being petted.
  • finds joy in being petted.
  • takes pleasure in being petted.

Loves to be pet.

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase can be interpreted as someone or something enjoying being treated in a certain way, beyond just physical touch.
  • Jul 1, 2015 ... My cat loves to be pet all over, including the belly and the base of the tail. .... It took some time but the girl now loves to be pet, she is a bit skittish ...
  • Mar 11, 2015 ... my kitty loves to be pet everywere. he loves to be held like a baby. he loves getting his belly rubbed. he loves getting his tail stroked. the only ...
  • Dec 19, 2015 ... my cute cat loves to be pet and she purrs like crazy when she gets pet so this is a video of her purring while I pet her.
  • Jan 28, 2014 ... ... right now. Please try again later. Published on Jan 28, 2014. Baby Hedgehog Duke At 2 Weeks Old. He loves to be pet! www.happyhogs.net ...

Alternatives:

  • loves to be treated.
  • enjoys being treated.
  • likes to be treated.
  • appreciates being treated.
  • finds joy in being treated.

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