feel for

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

Recent Examples on the Web

White Nile and North Kordofan states have been cut off from the grid, and the damage will be felt for months, the regional network director said. — Hamza Fahmy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Helenius seems to have a better feel for the game from the middle of the ice. — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

If the invitation doesn’t specify a dress code, take a quick look at the restaurant or venue’s Instagram to get a feel for the vibe. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026

His work is known for its careful handling of color and its feel for the mood of ordinary days. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for feel for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
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• ashore
• backdoor
• before
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• claymore