Stranger smiled and petted dog.

Meaning: A person who didn't know the dog smiled and gently touched it.

Choice of Words: Stranger means a person who is not known or familiar to someone. Smiled means to show pleasure or happiness by forming a smile with the mouth. Petted means to gently stroke or caress an animal with the hand.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The stranger smiled and petted the dog again.
• The stranger reached down and petted the dog.
• Owner smiled and petted dog.
• The vet smiled and petted the dog's head.
• The old man smiled and petted his loyal companion.
• The owner smiled and petted the cat affectionately.
• I petted the dog and it licked my face.
• The dog wagged its tail gratefully as it was petted.
• Owner petted dog, showing affection.
• The owner petted the dog.