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US/lɪk/
UK/lɪk/
to move your tongue over something, to eat it, clean it or wet it
In context
The little boy licked his ice cream before it melted.
The cat sat in the sun and licked its paws.
Flames licked at the walls as the firefighters arrived.
Words that go with lick
verb + noun
- lick your lipsHe licked his lips and looked at the cake.
- lick an envelopeShe licked the envelope and sealed it.
- lick your fingersThe fried chicken was so good that I licked my fingers.
- lick the spoonThe kids licked the spoon after we made the cake.
- lick a stampYou do not need to lick a stamp these days.
verb + adjective
- lick the plate cleanThe dog licked the plate clean.