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osculate

The word “osculate” has 3 syllables: os-cu-late

It's pronounced as /ˈɑː.skju.leɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for osculate?

In the thesaurus, “osculate” has 20 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for osculate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for osculate

Meanings of osculate

  • verb
    1. To kiss someone or something.
    2. To touch so as to have a common tangent at the point of contact.
    3. To make contact.
    4. To perform osculation.
    5. To form a connecting link between two genera.
  • adjective
    1. Relating to kissing.

Example Sentences

  • The couple leaned closer, ready to osculate under the starlit sky.
  • In botanical terms, certain leaves osculate where their edges meet and fuse.
  • The actors were hesitant to osculate during the first rehearsal of the romantic scene.
  • Scientists observed how two soap bubbles might osculate before merging into one.
  • The term osculate is often used formally to describe the act of kissing or touching closely.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms or another words to osculate, such as: French-kiss, bill, buss, canoodle, caress, cuddle, embrace.

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