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Definition of Feel
Pronunciation: fēl | v. t. | 1. | To perceive by the touch; to take cognizance of by means of the nerves of sensation distributed all over the body, especially by those of the skin; to have sensation excited by contact of (a thing) with the body or limbs. | | 2. | To touch; to handle; to examine by touching; as, feel this piece of silk; hence, to make trial of; to test; often with out. | | 3. | To perceive by the mind; to have a sense of; to experience; to be affected by; to be sensible of, or sensitive to; as, to feel pleasure; to feel pain. | | 4. | To take internal cognizance of; to be conscious of; to have an inward persuasion of. | | 5. | To perceive; to observe. | | 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. | | 2. | To have the sensibilities moved or affected. | | 3. | To be conscious of an inward impression, state of mind, persuasion, physical condition, etc.; to perceive one's self to be; - followed by an adjective describing the state, etc.; as, to feel assured, grieved, persuaded. | | 4. | To know with feeling; to be conscious; hence, to know certainly or without misgiving. | | 5. | To appear to the touch; to give a perception; to produce an impression by the nerves of sensation; - followed by an adjective describing the kind of sensation. | | n. | 1. | Feeling; perception. | | 2. | A sensation communicated by touching; impression made upon one who touches or handles; as, this leather has a greasy feel. |
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