Past tense for to touch or feel with the fingers
“He would finger each bag for a minute, touching and stroking them, before announcing what he believed they contained.”
Past tense for to identify or select something from a range of options
“The craft seemed somehow more spotless, spacious, and hospitably appointed, but it was hard to finger the exact reason why.”
Past tense for to identify as a criminal or suspect
“So when a crime occurred, it seemed only natural that the witnesses would finger the more churlish members of their group.”
Past tense for to blame, or find fault with, for a wrongdoing
Past tense for to state explicitly
Past tense for to toy or tinker with something, especially aimlessly
Past tense for distinguish
Past tense for to search with one's hands and fingers
Past tense for to select from a number of given options
Past tense for to prosecute or accuse of wrongdoing
Past tense for to touch or stroke lovingly
Past tense for to be a sign or symbol of
Past tense for to steal something
Past tense for to play a string instrument
(based on instrument used) Past tense for to produce music
Past tense for to handle a substance physically with the intent of creating a desired form
Past tense for to admit that one has committed a crime or wrongdoing
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