experience

(noun) the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities. Examples: "A man of experience." "Experience is the best teacher."

(noun) the content of direct observation or participation in an event. Examples: "He had a religious experience." "He recalled the experience vividly."

(noun) an event as apprehended. Examples: "A surprising experience." "That painful experience certainly got our attention."

(verb) go or live through. Synonyms: see, go through. Examples: "We had many trials to go through." "He saw action in viet nam."

(verb) have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations. Synonyms: know, live. Examples: "I know the feeling!." "Have you ever known hunger?." "I have lived a kind of hell when i was a drug addict." "The holocaust survivors have lived a nightmare." "I lived through two divorces."

(verb) go through (mental or physical states or experiences). Synonyms: receive, have, get. Examples: "Get an idea." "Experience vertigo." "Get nauseous." "Receive injuries." "Have a feeling."

(verb) undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind. Synonyms: feel. Examples: "She felt resentful." "He felt regret."

(verb) undergo. Synonyms: have. Examples: "The stocks had a fast run-up."