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to smell
01
to release a particular scent
Linking Verb: to smell [adj]
Intransitive: to smell of sth
Examples
The flowers in the garden smell especially fragrant in the morning.
Coffee beans always smell enticing when freshly ground.
02
to recognize or become aware of a particular scent
Transitive: to smell sth
Examples
I always smell the aroma of fresh coffee when I enter the cafe.
She often smells the scent of roses in her garden.
03
to emit an unpleasant or offensive odor
Intransitive
Linking Verb: to smell [adj]
Examples
The garbage left unattended began to smell, attracting flies and other pests.
The dumpster behind the restaurant smelled so bad that customers complained to the management.
04
to intuitively detect or suspect something without concrete evidence
Transitive: to smell a situation
Examples
She smelled trouble when she noticed the suspicious behavior of her coworkers.
The experienced detective could smell a lie from a mile away.
05
to suggest or evoke a particular quality or feeling
Intransitive: to smell of a quality or feeling
Examples
The freshly baked cookies smelled of home and comfort, reminding her of childhood.
The old bookstore smelled of nostalgia, transporting him back to his favorite childhood stories.
Smell
01
the ability of nose to recognize smells
Examples
She relied on her keen sense of smell to detect any gas leaks in the house.
The dog's sharp sense of smell allowed it to track the missing hiker through the dense forest.
02
the distinct quality sensed by the nose, defining the essence of one's surroundings
03
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
04
the act of perceiving the odor of something
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