feel (be aware of something through touching or being touched; experience a physical feeling or emotion): She felt someone tap her shoulder. He feels pain in his leg. We felt sorry for her.
sense (to feel or understand something without being able to explain exactly how): I sensed that something was wrong.
know (to understand or be aware of something): He doesn’t know you’re here.
experience (to have and be aware of a physical or emotional feeling): I experienced terrible times in Africa.
taste (experience): He is still young, but he has tasted the bitters and sweets of life.