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

Recent Examples on the Web

While these individuals haven’t played a conference game yet, simply competing in practice has given them a feel for the dynamic of SEC football. —Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025

Offer Free Introductory Calls A new coach can offer a free 15-minute intro call to get a feel for the fit. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025

The purpose of that conversation was to get a feel for my tastes and preferences, which is why the Cocteau Twins album Heaven or Las Vegas is playing over the stereo and there is a selection of pastries and tea waiting for me. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 July 2025

He’s got good feel for coverage and already has developed rapport with quarterback Bo Nix. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 July 2025

Rhymes for feel for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore