1. Having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
   "The experienced climber easily navigated the treacherous terrain";
   - experient [archaic]

1. Undergo or live through a difficult experience
   "he experienced action in Viet Nam";
   - see, go through
    
2. Have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations
   "I experience the feeling!";
   - know, live
    
3. Go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
   "experience vertigo";
   - receive, have, get
    
4. Undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
   "She experienced deep joy at the reunion";
   - feel
    
5. Be subject to, have the experience of
   "experience a strange sensation"; "The chemical will experience a sudden change";
   - undergo, have

See also: compassionate [N. Amer, rare], full-fledged, fully fledged, intimate, knowledgable, knowledgeable, old, older, practiced [N. Amer], practised [Brit, Cdn], seasoned, skilled, tough, toughened, versed, veteran

Type of: change, comprehend, perceive

Antonym: inexperienced

Encyclopedia: Experienced