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 verb1 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 by3: to ascertain by cautious trial —usually used with out4 a: to be aware of by instinct or inference b: believe, think <say what you really feel>intransitive verb1 a: to receive or be able to receive a tactile sensation b: to search for something by using the sense of touch2 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?>