touch
Translation
to touch, to feel, to move emotionally, to concern
Examples
Don't touch the hot stove.
Don't touch the hot stove.
His story touched everyone in the room.
His story touched everyone in the room.
The problem doesn't touch me directly.
The problem doesn't touch me directly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to make physical contact with (sth./sb.) Don't touch the hot stove.
((sb.)) to affect (sb.) emotionally His story touched everyone in the room.
Similar Words
Synonyms: feel, handle; move, affect
Etymology
From Old French 'tochier', meaning 'to touch'.
Memory Tips
Think of operating a 'touch' screen on your phone.