feel for
phrasal verb
felt for; feeling for; feels for
1
: to search for (something) by reaching or touching usually with the fingers
The doctor felt for any possible fractures in the patient's bruised ribs.
He felt for the light switch.
2
: to have sympathy or pity for (someone)
I feel (deeply) for you, but there's nothing I can do to help.
Examples of feel for in a Sentence
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Brock felt for the women who paused their IVF cycles during the initial confusion in the wake of the ruling.
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Natalie Krebs, NPR, 4 June 2024
Image Image The hundreds of motorcycles, buses, trucks, cars and farming vehicles on display exuded the nostalgia that many here feel for a vanished country that — despite its oppressive dictatorship — was home for decades.
—Christopher F. Schuetze, New York Times, 30 May 2024
Fraser especially feels for Anthony because his dad is a cancer survivor.
—Molly Fitzpatrick, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2024
While Rice isn’t an outstanding separator downfield, his size, feel for the game, long arms (33 inches, 79th percentile among wideouts per MockDraftable) and strong hands offer starting potential for a team that needs a true outside receiver — especially if Bateman doesn’t return next year.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2024
Staying at a resort is different from living somewhere full-time, though, so plans to retire in Mexico — or any retirement destination — should include a lengthy stay before a commitment to get a better feel for the place as a home.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
As Co-President of our Rocky Mountain region, his feel for the business is a key reason AEG Presents is the dominant promoter in the market and the Denver office is one of our top performers.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 13 May 2024
McIlroy, despite the flurry of changes to the course over the past decade, continues to have an unmistakable feel for the layout.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2024
As co-president of our Rocky Mountain region, his feel for the business is a key reason AEG Presents is the dominant promoter in the market and the Denver office is one of our top performers.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Natalie Krebs, NPR, 4 June 2024
Image Image The hundreds of motorcycles, buses, trucks, cars and farming vehicles on display exuded the nostalgia that many here feel for a vanished country that — despite its oppressive dictatorship — was home for decades.
—Christopher F. Schuetze, New York Times, 30 May 2024
Fraser especially feels for Anthony because his dad is a cancer survivor.
—Molly Fitzpatrick, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2024
While Rice isn’t an outstanding separator downfield, his size, feel for the game, long arms (33 inches, 79th percentile among wideouts per MockDraftable) and strong hands offer starting potential for a team that needs a true outside receiver — especially if Bateman doesn’t return next year.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2024
Staying at a resort is different from living somewhere full-time, though, so plans to retire in Mexico — or any retirement destination — should include a lengthy stay before a commitment to get a better feel for the place as a home.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
As Co-President of our Rocky Mountain region, his feel for the business is a key reason AEG Presents is the dominant promoter in the market and the Denver office is one of our top performers.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 13 May 2024
McIlroy, despite the flurry of changes to the course over the past decade, continues to have an unmistakable feel for the layout.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2024
As co-president of our Rocky Mountain region, his feel for the business is a key reason AEG Presents is the dominant promoter in the market and the Denver office is one of our top performers.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Feel for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20for. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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