Verbs of Senses and Emotions - Verbs for Sensory Actions

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

to unintentionally hear a conversation or someone's remarks

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

to listen attentively

to know about somebody or something because one has received information or news about them

to listen to a conversation or communication without participating

to recognize or become aware of a particular scent

to track something using one's sense of smell, typically performed by animals to locate food, identify potential threats, or find mates

to detect a faint scent by inhaling through the nose

to inhale air audibly through the nose, often to detect or identify a scent or odor

to be able to recognize the flavor of something by eating or drinking it

to taste food or drink carefully, appreciating and analyzing its flavors, often as part of a formal or discerning evaluation

to fully appreciate and enjoy the flavor or aroma of a food or drink as much as possible, particularly by slowly consuming it

to put our hand or body part on a thing or person

to be aware of something or someone through touching or being touched

to make a part of the body feel a bit ticklish or have a slight, unusual sensation

to notice something that is not immediately obvious