feel
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verb \ˈfēl\felt\ˈfelt\feel·ing
Definition of FEEL
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
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?>
Examples of FEEL
- He felt a sudden pain in his leg.
- I could feel the warmth of the sun.
- I felt someone tap my shoulder.
- Do you feel a draft?
- She felt the fabric to see if it was wool.
- Your ribs are bruised, but I don't feel any broken bones.
Origin of FEEL
Middle English felen, from Old English fēlan; akin to Old High German fuolen to feel, Latin palpare to caress
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to FEEL
Related Words: behold, descry, discern, distinguish, espy, eye, look (at), note, notice, observe, perceive, regard, remark, sight, spy, view, witness; ascertain, catch on (to), discover, find out, hear, learn, realize; anticipate, divine, expect, foreknow, foresee; assume, conjecture, guess, presume, speculate, suppose, surmise, suspect
Rhymes with FEEL
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