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Feel - definition of feel by The Free Dictionary Feel - definition of feel by The Free Dictionary https://www.thefreedictionary.com/feel Printer Friendly feel Also found in: Thesaurus , Medical , Acronyms , Idioms , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . feel (fēl) v. felt (fĕlt) , feel·ing , feels v. tr. 1. a. To perceive through the sense of touch: feel the velvety smoothness of a peach. b. To perceive as a physical sensation: feel a sharp pain; feel the cold. 2. a. To touch: reached out and felt the wall. b. To examine by touching: felt the fabric for flaws. See Synonyms at touch . 3. To test or explore with caution: feel one's way in a new job. 4. a. To undergo the experience of: felt my interest rising; felt great joy. b. To be aware of; sense: felt the anger of the crowd. c. To be emotionally affected by: She still feels the loss of her dog. 5. a. To be persuaded of (something) on the basis of intuition, emotion, or other indefinite grounds: I feel that what the informant says may well be true. b. To believe; think: She felt his answer to be evasive. v. intr. 1. To experience the sensation of touch. 2. a. To produce a particular sensation, especially through the sense of touch: The sheets felt smooth. b. To produce a particular impression; appear to be; seem: It feels good to be home. See Usage Note at well 2 . 3. To be conscious of a specified kind or quality of physical, mental, or emotional state: felt warm and content; feels strongly about the election. 4. To seek or explore something by the sense of touch: felt for the light switch in the dark. 5. To have compassion or sympathy: I feel for him in his troubles. n. 1. Perception by touch or by sensation of the skin: a feel of autumn in the air. 2. The sense of touch: a surface that is rough to the feel. 3. a. An act or instance of touching or feeling: gave the carpet a feel. b. Vulgar An act or instance of sexual touching or fondling. 4. An overall impression or effect: "gives such disparate pictures ... a crazily convincing documentary feel" (Stephen King). 5. Intuitive awareness or natural ability: has a feel for decorating. Phrasal Verbs: feel out To try cautiously or indirectly to ascertain the viewpoint or nature of: We'd better feel out the situation before acting. feel up Vulgar To touch or fondle (someone) sexually. Idioms: feel in (one's) bones To have an intuition of. feel like Informal To have an inclination or desire for: felt like going for a walk. feel like (oneself) To sense oneself as being in one's normal state of health or spirits: I just don't feel like myself today. feel (one's) oats 1. To be energetic and playful. 2. To act in a self-important manner. [Middle English felen , from Old English fēlan ; see pāl- in Indo-European roots .] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. feel ( fiːl ) vb , feels , feeling or felt ( fɛlt ) 1. to perceive (something) by touching 2. to have a physical or emotional sensation of (something): to feel heat ; to feel anger . 3. ( tr ) to examine (something) by touch 4. ( tr ) to find (one's way) by testing or cautious exploration 5. ( copula ) to seem or appear in respect of the sensation given: I feel tired ; it feels warm . 6. to have an indistinct, esp emotional conviction; sense (esp in the phrase feel in one's bones ) 7. (foll by: for ) to show sympathy or compassion (towards): I feel for you in your sorrow . 8. to believe, think, or be of the opinion (that): he feels he must resign . 9. slang (often foll by: up ) to pass one's hands over the sexual organs of 10. feel like to have an inclination (for something or doing something): I don't feel like going to the pictures . 11. feel oneself feel quite oneself to be fit and sure of oneself 12. feel up to ( usually used with a negative or in a question ) to be fit enough for (something or doing something): I don't feel up to going out tonight . n 13. the act or an instance of feeling, esp by touching 14. the quality of or an impression from something perceived through feeling: the house has a homely feel about it . 15. the sense of touch: the fabric is rough to the feel . 16. an instinctive aptitude; knack: she's got a feel for this sort of work . [Old English fēlan ; related to Old High German fuolen , Old Norse fālma to grope, Latin palma palm 1 ] Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014 feel (fil) v. felt, feel•ing, n. v.t. 1. to perceive (something) by direct physical contact: to feel the softness of fur; to feel a breeze. 2. to examine by touch: to feel someone's forehead. 3. to have a physical sensation of: to feel hunger. 4. to find or pursue (one's way) by touching, groping, or cautious moves. 5. to be or become conscious of: to feel pride. 6. to be emotionally affected by: to feel profound grief. 7. to experience the effects of: The whole region felt the storm. 8. to have a particular sensation or impression of: to feel oneself slighted; to feel hostility all around. 9. to have a general or thorough conviction of; think; believe: I feel he's guilty. v.i. 10. to have perception by touch or by any physical sensation other than those of sight, hearing, taste, and smell. 11. to make examination by touch; grope: She felt in her purse for a dime. 12. to perceive a state of mind or a condition of body: to feel happy; to feel well. 13. to have a sensation of being: to feel warm. 14. to make itself perceived or apparent; seem: The ground feels icy underfoot. 15. feel for, to feel sympathy for or compassion toward; empathize with. 16. feel out, to try to determine the mood or status of (a person or situation) by discreet, usu. informal or unofficial inquiries. 17. feel up, Slang: Usu. Vulgar. to fondle or touch (someone) in a sexual manner. n. 18. a quality of an object that is perceived by feeling or touching: the feel of wool. 19. a sensation of something felt; vague mental impression or feeling: a feel of sadness in the air. 20. the sense of touch: soft to the feel. 21. native ability: to have a feel for teaching. 22. an act or instance of touching with the hand or fingers. 23. Slang: Usu. Vulgar. an act or instance of feeling up. Idioms: 1. feel like, to have a desire for; be favorably disposed toward. 2. feel (like) oneself, to be in one's normal healthy and happy state. 3. feel up to, to feel able to, esp. to feel strong or healthy enough to. [before 900; Middle English felen, Old English fēlan; c. Old Saxon gifōlian, Old High German fuolen ] Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. feel Feel is a common verb that has several meanings. Its past tense and -ed participle is felt . 1. awareness If you can feel something, you are aware of it because of your sense of touch, or you are aware of it in your body. I can feel the heat of the sun on my face. I wonder if insects can feel pain. Be Careful! You usually use can in sentences like these. You say, for example, 'I can feel a pain in my foot'. Don't say ' I feel a pain in my foot '. Also, don't use a progressive form. Don't say ' I am feeling a pain in my foot '. If you want to say that someone was aware of something in the past, you use felt or could feel . They felt the wind on their faces. Through several layers of clothes I could feel his muscles. However, if you want to say that someone suddenly became aware of something, you must use felt . He felt a sting on his elbow. You can use an -ing form after felt or could feel to show that someone was aware of something that was continuing to take place. He could feel the sweat pouring down his face. You can use an infinitive without to after felt to show that someone became aware of a single action. She felt the boat move . 2. touching When you feel an object, you touch it deliberately in order to find out what it is like. The doctor felt her pulse. 3. impressions The way something feels is the way it seems to you when you hold it or touch it. The blanket felt soft. How does it feel ? Warm or cold? It looks and feels like a normal fabric. Be Careful! When you use feel like this, don't use a progressive form. Don't say, for example, ' The blanket was feeling soft '. 4. emotions and sensations You can use feel with an adjective to say that someone is or was experiencing an emotion or a physical sensation. When you use feel like this, you use either a simple form or a progressive form. I feel lonely. I 'm feeling terrible. She felt happy. I was feeling hungry. You can also use feel with a noun phrase to say that someone experiences an emotion or a physical sensation. When you use feel with a noun phrase, you use a simple form. She felt a sudden desire to scream. Be Careful! When you use feel to say that someone experiences an emotion or a physical sensation, don't use a reflexive pronoun. Don't say, for example, ' I felt myself uncomfortable '. You say 'I felt uncomfortable'. 5. 'feel like' If you feel like a particular type of person or thing, you are aware of having some of the qualities or feelings of that person or thing. If you want to feel like a star, travel like a star. I feel like a mouse being chased by a cat. If you feel like doing something, you want to do it. Whenever I felt like talking , they were ready to listen. Are there days when you don't feel like writing ? In sentences like these, you can sometimes use a noun phrase instead of an -ing form. For example, instead of saying 'I feel like going for a walk', you can say 'I feel like a walk'. I feel like a cup of coffee. Be Careful! Don't say that you ' feel like to do ' something. Collins COBUILD English Usage © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 2004, 2011, 2012 feel Past participle: felt Gerund: feeling Imp