feel

feel
I. verb (felt; feeling) 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 <
feels strongly about it
>
3. seem <
it feels like spring today
>
4. to have sympathy or pity <
I feel for you
>
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

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу
Synonyms:

Look at other dictionaries:

  • feel — /feel/, v., felt, feeling, n. v.t. 1. to perceive or examine by touch. 2. to have a sensation of (something), other than by sight, hearing, taste, or smell: to feel a toothache. 3. to find or pursue (one s way) by touching, groping, or cautious… …   Universalium

  • feel — Ⅰ. feel UK US /fiːl/ verb [I or T] ► to experience something physical or emotional: »Steve s not feeling well so he s not in the office today. »We want our employees to feel good about coming to work. »In some companies, workers feel pressure to… …   Financial and business terms

  • feel — [fēl] vt. felt, feeling [ME felen < OE felan, akin to Ger fühlen & L palpare, to stroke < ? IE base * pel , to fly, flutter, cause to tremble > OE fīfealde, Ger falter, butterfly] 1. to touch or handle in order to become aware of;… …   English World dictionary

  • Feel — (f[=e]l), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Felt} (f[e^]lt); p. pr. & vb. n. {Feeling}.] [AS. f[=e]lan; akin to OS. gif[=o]lian to perceive, D. voelen to feel, OHG. fuolen, G. f[ u]hlen, Icel. f[=a]lma to grope, and prob. to AS. folm palm of the hand, L.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Feel — may refer to:In music * Feel , a 2006 single by Kumi Koda * Feel , a 2002 single by Robbie Williams * Feel , the final track from Stereophonics 2004 album, Language. Sex. Violence. Other? * Feel , a 2006 single by Chicago * Feel , a 1992 b side… …   Wikipedia

  • Feel — Feel, v. i. 1. To have perception by the touch, or by contact of anything with the nerves of sensation, especially those upon the surface of the body. [1913 Webster] 2. To have the sensibilities moved or affected. [1913 Webster] [She] feels with… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Feel Up — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda «Feel Up» Sencillo de Grace Jones del álbum Nightclubbing Lado B « Walking in the Rain » Publicación 1981 …   Wikipedia Español

  • feel — feel; feel·er; feel·ing·ful; feel·ing·less; feel·ing·ly; feel·ing·less·ly; feel·ing·ness; un·feel·ing·ly; un·feel·ing·ness; …   English syllables

  • feel up to — (with neg) to feel fit enough to • • • Main Entry: ↑feel * * * ˌfeel ˈup to [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they feel up to he/she/it …   Useful english dictionary

  • feel — verb. 1. Feel is followed by an adjective to denote the nature of a feeling, whether physical or emotional: I m feeling cold / They began to feel afraid. For to feel bad, see bad 1. 2. Occasional, but misguided, opposition has been expressed to… …   Modern English usage

  • Feel — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda El término Feel puede referirse a: El single de 2006 de la cantante japonesa Kumi Koda: véase Feel (canción de Kumi Koda) El single de 2002 del cantante británico Robbie Williams: véase Feel (canción de Robbie… …   Wikipedia Español

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”