feel

1. v. t. 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. Source: opted

2. v. t. To touch; to handle; to examine by touching; as, feel this piece of silk; hence, to make trial of; to test; often with out. Source: opted

3. v. t. To perceive by the mind; to have a sense of; to experience; to be affected by; to be sensible of, or sensetive to; as, to feel pleasure; to feel pain. Source: opted

4. v. t. To take internal cognizance of; to be conscious of; to have an inward persuasion of. Source: opted

5. v. t. To perceive; to observe. Source: opted

6. v. i. To have perception by the touch, or by contact of anything with the nerves of sensation, especially those upon the surface of the body. Source: opted

7. v. i. To have the sensibilities moved or affected. Source: opted

8. v. i. 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. Source: opted

9. v. i. To know with feeling; to be conscious; hence, to know certainly or without misgiving. Source: opted

10. v. i. 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. Source: opted

11. n. Feeling; perception. Source: opted

12. n. A sensation communicated by touching; impression made upon one who touches or handles; as, this leather has a greasy feel. Source: opted

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