Some verbs that arent normally used in continuous aspect may have more than one meaning or use,

and one of these meanings may be compatible with the use of a continuous form:

see
think
expect
have
be
smell
taste
feel

perceive
meet, have an interview visit

I see him on his way to work.

Im seeing the form teacher tomorrow.
Im seeing the town.
believe, give an opinion
I think (that) he is right.
the action of thinking; no opinion given
What are you thinking about / of?
Im thinking about / of my holidays.
hope, believe
I expect youll understand his explanation.
await
She is expecting a letter today.
own, possess
They have a new car.
1. eat;
Is he having breakfast?
2. take
No, he is having a bath.
3. cause somebody to do something for you Im having my house painted.
exist
He is at home.
temporary behaviour
Why are you being so silly today?
permanent quality (intransitive use)
Flowers smell nice
actual activity (transitive use)
Hes smelling a rose.
permanent quality (intransitive use)
The chocolate cake tastes delicious.
actual activity (transitive use)
Mother is tasting the cake to see if its good.
permanent quality (intransitive use)
The silk feels soft.
actual activity (transitive use)
Im feeling this material to see whether its
silk or not.