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

The love the players feel for the game and each other is infectious. — John Ramos, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

At the 350-acre estate, head winemaker Maya Hood White marries scientific precision with an intuitive feel for the land, using cover crops and careful canopy management to foster biodiversity and balance. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026

Before undertaking any renovations, the owners lived in the home for two years to get a feel for the place. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

Barkate is a skilled route runner with soft hands, quickness and a good feel for zone coverages. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for feel for

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• afore
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