Purr (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make a soft swishing sound; "the motor whirred"; "the car engine purred".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- The contented cat began to purr as it curled up in my lap.
- The old engine purred smoothly as it warmed up on a cold morning.
- As the mechanic listened closely, the well-maintained engine purred steadily under the hood.
- The motorcycle's powerful engine purred menacingly as the rider waited for the traffic light to change.
- The refrigerator's compressor purred quietly in the background.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The contented cat started to purr while being petted by her owner.
- As soon as the kitten found its mother, it began to purr and snuggle up close.
- Purring loudly, the sleepy feline stretched out across the soft blanket.
- While her owner was stroking her fur, the cat started to purr with satisfaction.
- The tiny ball of fluff started to purr the moment it felt the warmth of the cozy room.