Palpate [verb]
Definition of Palpate:
touch
Synonyms of Palpate:
● Abut
● Rub
● Probe
● Converge
● Stroke
● Caress
● Verge
● Border
● Fondle
● Toy
● Paw
● Pet
● Tickle
● Contact
● Partake
● Osculate
● Dab
● March
● Inspect
● Sip
● Kiss
● Suck
● Neighbor
● Grope
● Massage
● Lick
● Tap
● Feel
● Sweep
● Palm
● Brush
● Hit
● Glance
● Line
● Pat
● Thumb
● Percuss
● Tip
● Taste
● Finger
● Frisk
● Strike
● Adjoin
● Handle
● Reach
● Graze
● Join
● Smooth
● Examine
● Tag
● Push
● Meet
● Butt on
● Feel up
Opposite/Antonyms of Palpate:
● Leave
● Neglect
● Miss
● Fail
● Separate
● Divide
● Lose
● Disjoin
● Suppress
● Ignore
● Avoid
● Refrain
● Abstain
● Hide
● Conceal
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.