Definition of feel
felt
play \ˈfelt\;feeling
transitive verb
1a : to handle or touch in order to examine, test, or explore some quality She felt the fabric to see if it was wool.b : to perceive by a physical sensation coming from discrete end organs (as of the skin or muscles) He felt a sudden pain in his leg.
2a : to undergo passive experience of continually felt the resentment of his competitorsb : to have one's sensibilities markedly affected by felt the insult deeply
3 : to ascertain by cautious trial —usually used with out feeling out the sentiments of their neighbors on the subject of school improvements
4a : to be aware of by instinct or inference feel trouble brewingb : believe, think say what you really feel
intransitive verb
1a : to receive or be able to receive a tactile sensation lost the ability to feel in his fingertipsb : to search for something by using the sense of touch She felt in her purse for her keys.
2a : to be conscious of an inward impression, state of mind, or physical condition I feel sick.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
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Examples of feel in a Sentence
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 and Etymology 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
feel
Definition of feel
Examples of feel in a Sentence
the feel of old leather
Although the table is brand-new, it has the look and feel of an antique.
He liked the feel of the sun on his face.
Origin and Etymology of feel
see 1feel
First Known Use: 13th century
Other Psychology Terms
FEEL Defined for English Language Learners
feel
playDefinition of feel for English Language Learners
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: to be aware of (something that affects you physically, such as pain, heat, or an object touching your body)
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: to touch (something) with your fingers to see what it is like
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: to find (something) by touching with your fingers
feel
Definition of feel for English Language Learners
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: the quality of a thing that is experienced by touching it
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: a particular quality
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: an understanding of something
FEEL Defined for Kids
Definition of feel for Students
felt
\ˈfelt\;feeling
1 : to be aware of through physical contact feel cold
2 : to examine or search for by touching The doctor felt for broken bones.
3 : to be conscious of He felt a fear of the dark.
4 : to seem especially to the touch This cloth feels like silk.
5 : to sense a physical, mental, or emotional state felt sick felt confused and angry
6 : to have sympathy I feel for you.
feel like
: to have an urge or desire to Do you feel like taking a walk?
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of feel
felt
\ˈfelt\play ;feeling
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transitive verb
: to handle or touch in order to examine, test, or explore some quality felt the compress to see if it was wet2: to perceive by a physical sensation coming from discrete end organs (as of the skin or muscles)
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intransitive verb
: to receive or be able to receive a tactile sensation2: to search for something by using the sense of touch
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