Latin dictionary · verb

sentiō

to feel, to sense, to perceive (with the senses)

Dictionary forms: sentiō, sentīre, sēnsī, sēnsum

Inflection: fourth conjugation

Meaning and definitions

1. to feel, to sense, to perceive (with the senses)
2. to perceive, be aware of, to be sensible of, to notice mentally, to understand (by using one's senses)
3. to have an opinion or opine, to think, feel, judge, suppose
4. to feel (an emotion)
5. to agree (typically followed by cum)
6. (figuratively) to meet

Connected roots

• sent-

  feeling, perceiving

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• consent

  permission for something to happen

• sentiment

  a view or opinion based on feeling

• sensory

  relating to sensation or the physical senses

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