feel for

phrasal verb

felt for; feeling for; feels for

: 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.

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web Combine that with the lush lakefront parks and rabid loyalty fans feel for the city’s sports teams, and Chicago’s appeal is undeniable. —

Seth Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 16 Oct. 2024 At the same time, Hujar had a writerly feeling for connections. —

Benjamin Moser, The New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2024 To give the frock a fresh feel for today, Markle revived it without the train—allowing the long column silhouette and leg slit to shine on its own, accessorized with minimal jewelry and matching red satin sandals. —

Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2024 Still, a feel for the flavor of what is on voters’ minds can be detected. —

Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for feel for

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