to foster; to bring up; to raise

to gently caress and stroke; to pet; to fondle

to console; to comfort; to soothe

custody (of a child etc)

compensation payment (for injury); relief payment

to placate; to pacify; to appease

to caress; to fondle; to look after (tenderly); affectionate care

to stroke lightly; to caress

inspector-general of province in Ming and Qing times

to calm; to appease; to quieten