Synonyms for palpate
- verb
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To examine or otherwise explore through touch, particularly (medicine) in reference to an area or organ of the human body.
I palpated his expired heart.
Forms
- Past participle
- palpated
e.g. palpated → touched, pawed…
Example sentences
- paw This dog doesn't want to move because his paw hurts.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| palpate | rising | |
| paw | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- paw1
- 4 letters
- feel1
- 5 letters
- touch1