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Lick

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Physical Sensation

Using 'lick' suggests a physical touch of the tongue, often associated with taste or grooming.

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She licked the salt from her fingers after eating the fries.
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Affectionate Gesture

'Lick' can express affection or care, similar to the way animals groom each other.

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The mother licked her thumb before wiping a smudge off her child's face.
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