Palpate [verb]

Definition of Palpate:

touch

Synonyms of Palpate:

● Abut

● Rub

● Probe

● Converge

● Stroke

● Caress

● Verge

● Border

● Fondle

● Toy

● Scrutinize

● Paw

● Pet

● Tickle

● Contact

● Partake

● Osculate

● Dab

● March

● Inspect

● Sip

● Kiss

● Suck

● Neighbor

● Grope

● Massage

● Lick

● Tap

● Feel

● Sweep

● Palm

● Brush

● Hit

● Glance

● Line

● Manipulate

● Pat

● Thumb

● Percuss

● Tip

● Taste

● Finger

● Frisk

● Strike

● Adjoin

● Handle

● Communicate

● Reach

● Graze

● Join

● Smooth

● Examine

● Tag

● Push

● Meet

● Be in contact

● Butt on

● Come together

● Feel up

● Impinge upon

● Lay a finger on


Opposite/Antonyms of Palpate:

● Leave

● Neglect

● Miss

● Fail

● Separate

● Divide

● Lose

● Disjoin

● Suppress

● Ignore

● Avoid

● Refrain

● Abstain

● Hide

● Conceal

● Manhandle


Sentence/Example of Palpate:

It is better then to palpate for the brachial as it lies beneath the inner edge of the biceps muscle.

The swelling is usually sessile, but may be pedunculated; it is usually possible to palpate the edges of the gap in the bones.