| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | address | deal with in speech or writing |
| 2. | affect | influence emotionally or mentally |
| 3. | allude to | refer to indirectly |
| 4. | apply | put on a surface |
| 5. | approach | come near to someone |
| 6. | brace | support to prevent movement |
| 7. | bring up | introduce in conversation |
| 8. | broach | bring up a sensitive topic |
| 9. | brush | touch lightly in passing |
| 10. | bump | hit lightly by accident |
| 11. | call | contact by phone |
| 12. | caress | touch lovingly or gently |
| 13. | clasp | hold tightly in the hands |
| 14. | clench | grip tightly in a fist |
| 15. | clutch | grip tightly |
| 16. | coat | cover with a layer |
| 17. | contact | come into physical connection |
| 18. | cuddle | hold close for comfort |
| 19. | dab | touch lightly with small strokes |
| 20. | dabble in | try briefly without depth |
| 21. | discuss | talk about in detail |
| 22. | drape | lay loosely over |
| 23. | contact by email | |
| 24. | embrace | hold closely in the arms |
| 25. | engage | make contact and involve |
| 26. | extend to | stretch out to contact |
| 27. | feel | sense by touching |
| 28. | fiddle with | touch repeatedly in a restless way |
| 29. | fidget with | touch nervously or repeatedly |
| 30. | fondle | touch affectionately, often repeatedly |
| 31. | glide over | move smoothly while touching |
| 32. | grab | take hold suddenly |
| 33. | grasp | take hold of firmly |
| 34. | graze | touch lightly while moving |
| 35. | grip | hold firmly in the hand |
| 36. | handle | touch or hold while using |
| 37. | hint at | suggest indirectly |
| 38. | hold | grasp and keep in the hand |
| 39. | hug | hold tightly in affection |
| 40. | jostle | bump or push in passing |
| 41. | kiss | touch with the lips |
| 42. | knock | strike to make contact |
| 43. | lay a hand on | touch or handle physically |
| 44. | lay on | place on top of |
| 45. | lean on | rest weight against |
| 46. | lie on | rest flat on top |
| 47. | link up | connect or meet up |
| 48. | manipulate | handle skillfully or control |
| 49. | massage | rub to relax or relieve |
| 50. | meddle with | interfere by handling |
| 51. | meet | come together in person |
| 52. | mess with | handle or interfere with |
| 53. | message | contact by sending a message |
| 54. | mop | wipe with a mop |
| 55. | move | affect emotionally |
| 56. | nestle | settle closely against |
| 57. | note | mention briefly in passing |
| 58. | nudge | push lightly with a small touch |
| 59. | nuzzle | touch with the nose affectionately |
| 60. | operate | control by handling |
| 61. | palpate | examine by pressing with fingers |
| 62. | pat | touch gently with the hand |
| 63. | pinch | grip between finger and thumb |
| 64. | poke | touch with a pointed push |
| 65. | press | push against with the hand |
| 66. | probe | explore by touching carefully |
| 67. | prod | poke to test or urge |
| 68. | pull | draw toward you by holding |
| 69. | push | move by applying pressure |
| 70. | put your hand on | touch with your hand |
| 71. | rap | knock lightly and sharply |
| 72. | reach | extend to make contact |
| 73. | refer to | talk about briefly |
| 74. | resonate | have a strong emotional effect |
| 75. | rest on | sit lightly on top |
| 76. | rub | move against with pressure |
| 77. | run over | move across while touching |
| 78. | run your hand over | touch across with your hand |
| 79. | seize | take hold forcefully |
| 80. | set on | put onto a surface |
| 81. | shove | push roughly or forcefully |
| 82. | sit on | be on top of |
| 83. | smear | spread by rubbing |
| 84. | spread | apply over an area |
| 85. | squeeze | press firmly from both sides |
| 86. | stroke | touch with a gentle motion |
| 87. | swab | wipe with a small pad |
| 88. | tamper with | interfere by touching or changing |
| 89. | tap | touch lightly and quickly |
| 90. | text | contact by text message |
| 91. | tickle | touch lightly to cause laughter |
| 92. | tinker with | touch and adjust experimentally |
| 93. | toy with | handle lightly without purpose |
| 94. | trace | follow a line with a finger |
| 95. | tug | pull with a quick touch |
| 96. | use | handle for a purpose |
| 97. | visit | go to see someone |
| 98. | wield | hold and use effectively |
| 99. | wipe | rub to clean or dry |
| 100. | work | handle to make function |