[verb] [T]To sense something is to be aware of it or experience it without being able to explain exactly how.Although she said nothing, I could sense her angerShe sensed someone was approaching.He sensed something was about to happen.He sensed (that) his guests were bored, although they were listening politely. [+ (that) clause]Could you sense what was likely to happen? [+ wh- word]
SENSE
Meaning of SENSE in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012