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To use or experience the sense of touch.; To become aware of through the skin; to use the sense of touch on.copulativetransitive
- You can feel a heartbeat if you put your fingers on your breast.
- I felt cold and miserable all night.
- 2
To use or experience the sense of touch.; To find one's way (literally or figuratively) by touching or using cautious movements.transitive
- I felt my way through the darkened room.
- I felt my way cautiously through the dangerous business maneuver.
- 3
To use or experience the sense of touch.; To receive information by touch or by any neurons other than those responsible for sight, smell, taste, or hearing.intransitive
- 4
To use or experience the sense of touch.; To search by sense of touch.intransitive
- He felt (about) for the light switch in the dark.
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To sense or think emotionally or judgmentally.; To experience an emotion or other mental state about.transitive
- I can feel the sadness in his poems.
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To sense or think emotionally or judgmentally.; To think, believe, or have an impression concerning.transitive
- I feel that we need to try harder.
- We felt it (to be) our duty to call the police.
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To sense or think emotionally or judgmentally.; To experience an emotion or other mental state.copulativeintransitive
- He obviously feels strongly about it.
- She felt even more upset when she heard the details.
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To sense or think emotionally or judgmentally.; To sympathize; to have the sensibilities moved or affected.intransitive
- I feel for you and your plight.
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To be or become aware of.transitive
- 10
To experience the consequences of.transitive
- Feel my wrath!
syn. feel · grope · handle · touch
ant. misfeel