Verb
(idiomatic, with to-infinitive) To feel able without giving offense.
The co-pilot didn't feel free to speak up to the pilot in the cockpit.
(as imperative, with to-infinitive) You have my permission.
While you're babysitting, feel free to open anything in the spirit cupboard.
(as imperative, in response) You have my permission.
"Can I take a look at the draft you've prepared?" / "Feel free."
We feel free when we escape - even if it be but from the frying pan to the fire. Eric Hoffer
And at least in poetry you should feel free to lie. That is, not to lie, but to imagine what you want, to follow the direction of the poem. Mark Strand
When I don't feel free and can't do what I want I just react. I go against it. Keanu Reeves
When the task accomplished, feel free to take a walk. Russian Proverb
Feel free to jabber, Emelya-it's your week. Russian Proverb
Without a cat, mice feel free. Russian Proverb