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purred Meaning & Definition

/pɜːd/

What Does Purred Mean?

As a verb, purred means simple past and past participle of purr.

Purred in Brief

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation//pɜːd//
Syllables1

Purred Definition (Verb)

  1. simple past and past participle of purr

Verb

  1. Of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.
  2. To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.
  3. To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.

    He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck.

  4. (of an engine) To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.

Synonyms of Purred

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Antonyms of Purred

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Purred in a Sentence

He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck.

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Purred

Purred Pronunciation

Purred is pronounced //pɜːd// and has 1 syllable.

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