n.
Pronunciation: ' f ē l
Function: verb
Inflected Form: felt \ ' felt \ ; feel · ing
Etymology: Middle English felen, from Old English f ē lan; akin to Old High German fuolen to feel, Latin palpare to caress
Date: before 12th century
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
4 a : to be aware of by instinct or inference b : BELIEVE , THINK <say what you really feel >
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 < feel s strongly about it>
3 : SEEM <it feel s like spring today>
4 : to have sympathy or pity <I feel for you>
– feel like : to have an inclination for < feel like a walk?>