The raindrops kissed the leaves with a gentle patter.

Meaning: The raindrops fell on the leaves, creating a soft and rhythmic tapping sound, as if they were gently kissing the leaves.

Choice of Words: Raindrops are drops of water that fall from the sky during rain. Kissed is used figuratively to describe the way the raindrops touched the leaves. Patter is the sound made by raindrops falling.

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