verb

smell

Translation

to have a particular smell, to perceive a smell with the nose

The flowers smell lovely.

Can you smell smoke?

The dog smelt the other dog.

The dog smelled the other dog.

to smell ((adjective)) to have a particular smell The flowers smell lovely.

to smell ((sth.)) to perceive the smell of (sth.) Can you smell smoke?

Synonyms: sniff, scent, whiff

Of uncertain origin, possibly from a West Germanic root.

Connect the action of using your nose directly to the word 'smell'.