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Stroke (Verb)

Touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions; "He stroked his long beard".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Treat gingerly or carefully; "You have to stroke the boss".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

To maintain peace in the household, she had to stroke his ego constantly when discussing his failed business ventures.
You have to stroke the boss gently by giving them a lot of compliments in order to advance in the company.
The public relations specialist was skilled at stroking the media's ego to get favorable coverage.
Managers need to learn how to stroke their employees' egos to motivate them to work harder.
Her ability to stroke her customer's ego made her one of the top salespeople in the company.

Strike a ball with a smooth blow.

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

The golfer took his time to line up the shot and stroke the ball down the fairway.
With a powerful swing, she began to stroke the ball through the water.
Her smooth motion allowed her to stroke the ball back and forth on the tennis court.
In one swift motion, he raised the cue and stroke the billiard ball into the pocket.
Taking her time and focus, she prepared to stroke the serves with confidence in the match.

Row at a particular rate.

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

As she practiced for the competition, she tried to maintain a steady stroke, synchronizing her rowing motion with the rest of the crew.
Her coach suggested that she increase her stroke rate if she wanted to shave off precious seconds from her personal best time.
Exhausted after a long practice, she slowed her stroke to a crawl as the boat drifted to a stop against the dock.
Throughout the grueling rowing season, the team leaders emphasized the importance of keeping a consistent stroke and even pace.
The rowing instructor offered tips on how to improve their stroke efficiency, helping the new squad reduce their overall exertion.