Synonyms for feel


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : feel
Phonetic Transcription : fil

Top 10 synonyms for feel Other synonyms for the word feel

Définition of feel

Origin :
  • Old English felan "to touch, perceive," from Proto-Germanic *foljan (cf. Old Saxon gifolian, Old Frisian fela, Dutch voelen, Old High German vuolen, German fühlen "to feel," Old Norse falma "to grope"), from PIE root *pal- "to touch, feel, shake, strike softly" (cf. Greek psallein "to pluck (the harp)," Latin palpare "to touch softly, stroke," palpitare "to move quickly"), perhaps ultimately imitative.
  • The sense in Old English was "to perceive through senses which are not referred to any special organ." Sense of "be conscious of a sensation or emotion" developed by late 13c.; that of "to have sympathy or compassion" is from c.1600. To feel like "want to" attested from 1829.
  • noun texture; air
  • verb touch, stroke
  • verb experience
  • verb believe
Example sentences :
  • He never ceased to feel cheated when he was obliged to ride in New York.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • I feel the breath of life taken away from me by the multitude.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • I have more than once tried to deceive you, but you will feel that I am not now speaking falsely.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • He was pleased, moreover, to feel a new respect for Uncle Peter.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • I'll feel safe enough about my money as long as you keep your health.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • She could feel the shears against her hair, and she was so scared she swore like he told her.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • In spite of her calculations, in spite of her love of money, he could make her feel her weakness.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • "I feel as if I should like some fish for breakfast," said Robert one morning, on waking up.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • He knew that it would do no good, and would only make her feel troubled.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • I feel very deeply thankful, and that is about all that I can say.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

Antonyms for feel

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