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   Feel

   /fēl/

   

   verb

   • 1. be aware of (a person or object) through touching or being touched: "she felt someone touch her shoulder" Similar perceivesensedetectdiscernmake outnoticeobserveidentifybe sensible ofhave a sensation ofbe aware ofbe conscious of
   • ▪ be aware of (something happening) through physical sensation: "she felt the ground give way beneath her"
   • ▪ examine or search by touch: "he touched her head and felt her hair" Similar touchstrokecaressfondlefingerthumbhandlemanipulatefiddle withplay withtoy withmaulput one's hand onlay a finger oninformal:pawtesttrytry outassess
   • ▪ be capable of sensation: "the dead cannot feel"
   • ▪ give a sensation of a particular physical quality when touched: "the wool feels soft" Similar seemappearstrike one as
   • ▪ investigate something cautiously: informal "they want to feel out the situation"
   • ▪ fondle someone for one's own sexual stimulation. informal
   • 2. experience (an emotion or sensation): "I felt a sense of excitement" Similar experienceundergogo throughbearenduresufferbe forced to contend withknowhave
   • ▪ consider oneself to be in a particular state or exhibiting particular qualities: "he doesn't feel obliged to visit every weekend"
   • ▪ have the strength and energy to do or deal with: "after the accident she didn't feel up to driving"
   • ▪ be healthy and well: "Ruth was not quite feeling herself"
   • ▪ be emotionally affected by: "he didn't feel the loss of his mother so keenly"
   • ▪ have compassion for: "poor woman—I feel for her"
   • 3. have a belief or impression, especially without an identifiable reason: "she felt that the woman positively disliked her" Similar sensehave a feelingget the impressionfeel in one's boneshave a hunchhave a funny feelingjust knowintuit
   • ▪ hold an opinion: "I felt I could make a useful contribution" Similar believethinkconsider it rightconsiderfancybe of the opinionholdmaintainjudgedeemsuspectsupposeassumepresumeconcludecome to the conclusion thatfigureinformal:reckonOpposite doubt

   noun

   • 1. an act of touching something to examine it.
   • ▪ the sense of touch: "he worked by feel rather than using his eyes" Similar touchsense of touchtactile sensetactilityfeelingfeeling one's waycontacttexture
   • 2. a sensation given by an object or material when touched: "nylon cloth with a cotton feel" Similar texturesurfacefinishgrainnapweightthicknessconsistencyqualitycharacter
   • ▪ the impression given by something: "the restaurant has a modern bistro feel" Similar atmosphereambienceauramoodfeelingairimpressionclimatecharacterovertoneundertonetenorspiritqualityflavorcolorinformal:vibrationsvibesviberare:subcurrent
   • 3. feelings of heightened emotion: informal "fans will undoubtedly get the feels when they see how things haven't changed"

   Word Origin Old Englishfēlan, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch voelen and German fühlen.

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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfeel verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Check pronunciation: feel. Definition of feel verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFEEL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 17 meanings: 1. to perceive (something) by touching 2. to have a physical or emotional sensation of (something) 3. to examine.... Click for more definitions.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › feelFeel - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Feel means to be aware of a physical or emotional sensation. Feel is most often used as a verb, meaning to physically touch or grope something or to be conscious of something emotionally.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFEEL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   feel. verb. uk / fiːl / us past tense and past participle felt. feel verb (EXPERIENCE) Add to word list. A1. to experience an emotion or a physical feeling: You shouldn't feel embarrassed about making a mistake. I felt a sharp pain in my side when I stood up. "Are you feeling better ?" "Yes, thanks, I feel fine now." Fewer examples.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfeel noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   to get/have an understanding of something or be naturally good at doing it. She has a real feel for languages. get the feel of (doing) something. to become familiar with something or with doing something. I haven't got the feel of the brakes in this car yet.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › feelFeel - definition of feel by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To experience the sensation of touch. 2. a. To produce a particular sensation, especially through the sense of touch: The sheets felt smooth. b. To produce a particular impression; appear to be; seem: It feels good to be home.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › feelFeel Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Verb. Noun. Pronoun. Idiom. Filter. verb. feeling, feels, felt. To have physical sensation; be sentient. Webster's New World. To appear to be to the senses, esp. to the sense of touch. The water feels warm. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To perceive or be aware of through physical sensation. To feel rain on one's face.