The stranger cautiously reached out to pet the excited dog.

Meaning: The stranger slowly and carefully stretched out their hand to touch the dog because they were a little bit nervous.

Choice of Words: Cautiously is an adjective that means with great care or attention to avoid danger or harm. Reach is a verb that means to stretch out a hand or arm to touch or grasp something. Pet is a verb that means to stroke or caress an animal with affection.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• I was so excited to see the tiny puppy in the pet store.
• Excited pet.
• Pet barked loudly at stranger.
• Stranger approached house cautiously.
• The stranger reached down and petted the dog.
• Mouse peeked out cautiously.
• Mouse peeked out of hole cautiously.
• Mouse peeped out cautiously.
• The mouse peeked out of the hole cautiously.
• The mouse cautiously peeked out from under the couch.