Definitions for the word "feel" from multiple English dictionaries.
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: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. t.
To take internal cognizance of; to be conscious of; to have an inward persuasion of.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. t.
To perceive; to observe.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. v. i.
To have the sensibilities moved or affected.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. v. i.
To know with feeling; to be conscious; hence, to know certainly or without misgiving.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. n.
Feeling; perception.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
12. n.
A sensation communicated by touching; impression made upon one who touches or handles; as, this leather has a greasy feel.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
13. v.
(past and past part. Felt) 1 a examine or search by touch. B (absol.) Have the sensation of touch (unable to feel). 2 perceive or ascertain by touch (feel the warmth). 3 experience, exhibit, or be affected by (an emotion, conviction, etc.) (felt strongly about it; felt the rebuke). 4 (foll. By that) have an impression (i feel that i am right). 5 consider, think (i feel it useful). 6 seem (air feels chilly). 7 be consciously; consider oneself (i feel happy). 8 (foll. By for, with) have sympathy or pity. 9 (often foll. By up) slang fondle sexually. n. 1 feeling; testing by touch. 2 sensation characterizing a material, situation, etc. 3 sense of touch. feel like have a wish or inclination for. Feel up to be ready to face or deal with. Feel one''s way proceed cautiously. Get the feel of become accustomed to using. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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