Also means
to cherish (a plan)
Usage Note
caresser means to stroke gently (a pet, a person) and figuratively to 'nurture' or 'cherish' an idea: caresser un projet ('to nurse a plan'). The noun is caresse (a caress, a stroke). It is warmer and more delicate in tone than toucher (to touch).
Examples
"Elle caressait doucement le chat."
Natural Translation
She was gently stroking the cat.
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