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

Kubiak, then, should have a good feel for how to coach Mendoza. —Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026

Cruising gives you the opportunity to visit multiple islands with ease and get a genuine feel for each one’s unique beauty and traditions. —Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026

Wanser said what makes Palou so good is his feel for both the car and the track and his ability to communicate with his team. —Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026

And the task won’t be as simple as finding another 6-8 shooter who can move without the ball and have a strong feel for what Hurley wants to run on offense. —Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for feel for

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