I. ˈfēl verb
( 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 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
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- feel like
II. noun
Date: 13th century
1. : sensation , feeling
2. : the sense of touch
3.
a. : the quality of a thing as imparted through or as if through touch
b. : typical or peculiar quality or atmosphere ; also : an awareness of such a quality or atmosphere
4. : intuitive knowledge or ability