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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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It projects an aura of certainty no economic-policy maker should feel, and can leave the public wondering why officials who said one thing between meetings voted another way in the conference room.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Do you feel any kinship with bands that broke out in a different era but have stayed relevant to some degree?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

“The system is designed to make you feel despair. Like, the disparity is systemic!” he says with the misbegotten confidence of a podcast bro.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Curet tells BBC Newsbeat she did feel "a lot of pressure" portraying a young Emma and taking on a serious subject matter, but was "so excited and proud" to be part of the production.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

At this, I feel the chagrin on my face.

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