feel

[feel] / fil /

NOUN

quality perceived by feeling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambience atmosphere aura feeling impression mood quality sense touch

STRONG

finish palpation semblance sensation surface tactility vibes

WEAK

taction

VERB

touch, stroke

Synonyms

STRONGEST

perceive sense try

STRONG

apperceive caress clasp clutch explore finger fondle frisk fumble grapple grasp grip grope handle manipulate maul palm palpate paw pinch ply poke press squeeze test thumb tickle twiddle wield

WEAK

run hands over

VERB

experience

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge appear appreciate endure enjoy get go through have know meet notice perceive receive see seem sense suffer suggest taste understand welcome

STRONG

accept comprehend discern encounter exhibit note observe remark resemble savor undergo

WEAK

be affected be aware of be excited be impressed be sensible of be sensitive be turned on to get in touch get vibes have a hunch have funny feeling

VERB

believe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assume consider hold know sense think

STRONG

conclude conjecture credit deduce deem esteem gather guess infer intuit judge presume repute suppose surmise suspect

WEAK

be convinced be of the opinion have a hunch have the impression

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve

Example Sentences

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Mori, a 44-year-old writer, said people can "feel the creator's passion when they hold the work in their hands".

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

"I feel like I'm back there - hearing the news for the first time."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Without Djokovic and Sinner left to play, Zverev should feel confident that nobody can stop him.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Once she recuperates, she plans to return to part-time consulting to keep her mind active and feel productive.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

It doesn’t feel sad if you’ve been away.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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