A2 — Elementaryverb
provare
to feel / experience an emotion
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
sentirepercepireavvertiresperimentarevivere
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
ignorarenon sentirereprimerebloccaresopprimere
Usage note
'Provare' means both 'to try' and 'to feel/experience'. 'Sentire' is to feel/hear. Context distinguishes them.
Example
"Provava un sentimento strano che non riusciva a descrivere."
"He was experiencing a strange feeling he couldn't describe."
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