feel
• verb (past and past part. felt) 1 perceive, examine, or search by touch. 2 be aware of through physical sensation. 3 give a sensation of a particular quality when touched: the wool feels soft. 4 experience (an emotion or sensation). 5 be emotionally affected by. 6 have a belief, attitude, or impression. 7 consider oneself. 8 (feel up to) have the strength or energy to. • noun 1 an act of feeling. 2 the sense of touch. 3 a sensation given by something when touched. 4 an impression given by something. — PHRASES get a feel for become accustomed to. have a feel for have a sensitive appreciation or understanding of. make oneself (or one’s presence) felt have a noticeable effect. — ORIGIN Old English.
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