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CAE 06 Verbs of the Senses

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  • glimpse
    briefly see (often something passing)
  • rub
    apply pressure to a surface
  • gather (from)
    comprehend (from)
  • peek
    a quick and secret look
  • behold
    observe (something of great importance)
  • witness
    see something take place
  • catch
    see (catch the latest episode on TV)
  • make out
    be able to hear, albeit with difficulty
  • savour
    enjoy fully
  • be led to believe
    understand / hear
  • spot
    locate or identify by seeing
  • embrace
    hug
  • gaze (at)
    stare lovingly at
  • nudge
    a gentle push with the elbow
  • peer
    look searchingly (often trying to spot something)
  • sip
    drink a little at a time
  • make out
    be able to see, albeit with difficulty
  • stink
    producing a very strong unpleasant smell
  • scrutinize
    examine closely
  • eye (up)
    look at sthg/sone because it is appealing/attractive
  • relish
    enjoy fully / take pleasure in
  • sniff
    inhale through the nose
  • reek
    producing a very, very strong unpleasant smell
  • brush against
    slightly touch when moving past
  • glance (at)
    take a quick look out
  • catch
    hear clearly / comprehend
  • get a whiff of
    a slight hint or trace of / smell momentarily
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