Background for smelled

smelled

/ˈsmɛld/

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verb

To sense a smell or smells.

Examples :

"I can smell fresh bread."

sensation physiology

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verb

Followed by like or of if descriptive: to have a particular smell, whether good or bad.

Examples :

"Her feet smell of cheese."

sensation physiology

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verb

(without a modifier) To smell bad; to stink.

Examples :

"Ew, this stuff smells."

sensation condition

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verb

To have a particular tincture or smack of any quality; to savour.

Examples :

"A report smells of calumny."

sensation quality

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verb

To exercise sagacity.

Examples :

"Seeing the worn textbooks and hearing the students' discouraged tones, the experienced teacher smelled trouble brewing in the classroom and decided to address the underlying issues before they escalated. "

mind philosophy character

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verb

To detect or perceive; often with out.

Examples :

"I smelled smoke, even though I didn't see a fire. "

sensation physiology

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verb

To give heed to.

Examples :

"The dog smelled danger and started barking fiercely. "

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