Collins English-English Dictionary

feel [fiːl]

1. 1. vb to perceive (something) by touching

2. 2. vb to have a physical or emotional sensation of (something)

   to feel heat

   to feel anger

3. 3. vt. [tr] to examine (something) by touch

4. 4. vt. [tr] to find (one's way) by testing or cautious exploration

5. 5. vt. [copula] to seem or appear in respect of the sensation given

   I feel tired

   it feels warm

6. 6. vt. to have an indistinct, esp emotional conviction; sense (esp in the phrase feel in one's bones)

7. 7. vi. [intr; foll by for] to show sympathy or compassion (towards)

   I feel for you in your sorrow

8. 8. vi. to believe, think, or be of the opinion (that)

   he feels he must resign

9. 9. vt. [tr; often foll by up] [Slang] to pass one's hands over the sexual organs of

10. 10. n the act or an instance of feeling, esp by touching

11. 11. n the quality of or an impression from something perceived through feeling

    the house has a homely feel about it

12. 12. n the sense of touch

    the fabric is rough to the feel

13. 13. n an instinctive aptitude; knack

    she's got a feel for this sort of work

14. 14. n [Etymology] Old English felan; related to Old High German fuolen, Old Norse falma to grope, Latin palma palm¹