pated in a sentence

Definition

PATED (verb): past tense of pat; to lightly touch or stroke someone or something with the hand in a gesture of encouragement or affection.

The teacher pated the students on the back for their hard work.
After winning the game, he pated his teammates with pride.
She gently pated the dog’s head, calming it down instantly.
As they gathered around the campfire, he pated his friend’s shoulder in encouragement.
The mother pated her child's cheek softly, assuring him everything would be alright.