Main Entry: ¹feel

Pronunciation: \ˈfēl\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): felt \ˈfelt\; feel·ing

Etymology: Middle English felen, from Old English fēlan; akin to Old High German fuolen to feel, Latin palpare to caress

Date: before 12th century

transitive verb 1 a : to handle or touch in order to examine, test, or explore some quality b : to perceive by a physical sensation coming from discrete end organs (as of the skin or muscles)
2 a : to undergo passive experience of b : to have one's sensibilities markedly affected by
3 : to ascertain by cautious trial —usually used with out
4 a : to be aware of by instinct or inference b : believe, think <say what you really feel>intransitive verb 1 a : to receive or be able to receive a tactile sensation b : to search for something by using the sense of touch
2 a : to be conscious of an inward impression, state of mind, or physical condition b : to have a marked sentiment or opinion <feels strongly about it>
3 : seem <it feels like spring today>
4 : to have sympathy or pity <I feel for you>

— feel like : to have an inclination for <feel like a walk?>