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Lap (Verb)

Wash or flow against; "the waves laved the shore".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The gentle tides lapped against the sandy beach, creating a soothing melody.
The warm sunshine lapped the calm lake water, making it a perfect spot for boating.
The soft waves lapped at the boat's hull, providing a peaceful atmosphere.
The steady rain lapped against the windowpane, casting a rhythmic beat.
The clear water lapped the shore, reflecting the vibrant colors of the surrounding landscape.

Move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound; "The bubbles swoshed around in the glass"; "The curtain swooshed open".

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

The firework's sparks lapped against the night air with a soft whooshing sound.
The flames lapped against the walls of the old house with a strangely soothing sizzle.
As the speedboat glided across the lake, its bow lapped against the waves with a rhythmic swoosh.
The breaking waves lapped against the shore with a relentless whooshing sound that was almost musical.
The helicopter's blades lapped against the air with a steady rhythmic swish as it hovered above.

Take up with the tongue; "The cat lapped up the milk"; "the cub licked the milk from its mother's breast".

Verbs of eating and drinking.

The hungry puppy lapped up the water from its bowl with enthusiasm.
The baby lapped up the last drop of milk from the bottle, now empty and ready for washing.
The kitten's tiny tongue rapidly lapped up the cream that had spilled on the floor.
At the edge of the waterhole, the thirsty deer lapped up the cool water, refreshing itself after its long journey.
The calf lapped up the nourishing milk from its mother's udders, filling its belly for the first time.